Dietary Aide Jobs in Michigan

A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.

Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.

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Dietary Aide

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Dietary Aide FT Days Boulder Park Terrace - McLaren Careers

  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 16 hours ago

Works under the direction of the Manager of Support Services and under the supervision of the cook. Works primarily in the dish room cleaning and sanitizing dishes and cooking utensils. Portions...

Dietary Aide FT Days Boulder Park Terrace

  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 18 hours ago

Dietary Aide FT Days Boulder Park Terrace Michigan, Charlevoix Service/Support McLaren Northern Michigan 25001572 Works under the direction of the Manager of Support Services and under the supervision...

Dietary Aide

  • Howell, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Howell, MI
  • 19 hours ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Romeo, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Romeo, MI
  • 19 hours ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Lapeer, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lapeer, MI
  • 19 hours ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 1 day ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Part Time Dietary Aide

  • Zeeland, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Zeeland, MI
  • 1 day ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible primarily for the distribution of food items to customers in a cafeteria setting. Provides fast, efficient service to all customers....

Dietary Assistant I

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 2 days ago

service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Nutrition...

Dietary Aide, Pots and pans (dishwasher)

  • Chelsea, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Chelsea, MI
  • 2 days ago

As a Dietary Aide handling the pots and pans at our senior living community, you’ll do just that!...

Dietary Aide

  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 2 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Belmont, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Belmont, MI
  • 2 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Novi, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 3 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Houghton Lake, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Houghton Lake, MI
  • 4 days ago

## Full Job Description Atrium Centers...Be a light...to all residents, their families and team members "Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by...

Dietary Aide

  • Byron Center, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI
  • 4 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Aides in Michigan
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%