Dietary Aide Jobs in Burnsville, MN

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 - Casual

  • Woodbury, MN (21 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Woodbury, MN (21 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 20 hours ago

We are looking for energetic Dietary Aides who are interested in a casual/on-call position and to bring their compassion and customer service skills to Saint Therese of Woodbury....

PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN (14 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN (14 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide

  • Fridley, MN (22 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fridley, MN (22 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Location Address: 550 Osborne Rd NEFridley, MN 55432-2718 Date Posted: August 14, 2025 Department: 16000785 Food Services Unity Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable...

Dietary Technician

  • Saint Louis Park, MN (15 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (15 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Dietetic Technician will provide nutritional needs of patients in a timely manner. They will assure correct and accurate meals, nourishments, and tube feedings....

Dietary Aide

  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 2 days ago

About this position The dietary aide performs a variety of dietary tasks (trayline, dishroom, cleaning, stocking, sanitation, mopping, serving, special function service, patient tray delivery) in order...

Dietary Aide

  • Bloomington, MN (6 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (6 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 5 days ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible for dining room and tray line meal service for residents....

Part time Server / Dietary Aide

  • Minnetonka, MN (16 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (16 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Server / Dietary Aide PT evenings

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide - PRN

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN (14 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN (14 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 6 days ago

PRN / Casual status Dietary Aide / Food Service Assistant opportunity. Minimum requirement 24 hours per month with 1 weekend shift required. AM Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m....

Part-Time Float Dietary Aide

  • Shakopee, MN (11 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN (11 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 15 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic Part-Time Floating Dietary Aide to join our healthcare team in Shakopee, MN....

Dietary Aide / Server (Part Time 1-3 Shifts/Week) DAY SHIFT ONLY

  • Prior Lake, MN (7 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (7 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 15 days ago

At New Perspective, we value a socially interactive and healthy dining experience and it starts with the quality of service provided by the server. Your primary responsibility is to use your...

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Our Dietary Aides are responsible for routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility....

Dietary Aide

  • Cottage Grove, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN (18 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 18 days ago

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the need basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

Dietary Aide

  • Minneapolis, MN (17 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (17 miles from Burnsville, MN)
  • 21 days ago

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: August 13, 2025 Department: 16000781 Food Services ANW Shift: Day (United States of America)...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Burnsville, MN

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Burnsville, MN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Burnsville, MN
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%