Dietary Aide Jobs in Minnesota

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

  • Rochester, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 2 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $12.96 - $14.81 / hour 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

  • New Hope, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • New Hope, MN
  • 4 days ago

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE RECOGNIZED AND REWARED.Aspire of Sutherland is looking to hire...

Dietary Aide (Eve .7)

  • Elk River, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Elk River, MN
  • 10 days ago

Assists with meal preparation as needed, makes juices for meals and prepares for snack time. Vacuum and cleans the dining room....

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Mahtomedi, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Mahtomedi, MN
  • 11 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 - The Meadows

  • Wadena, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Wadena, MN
  • 12 days ago

Join our team at The Meadows of Wadena as a Dietary Aide, where you will play a critical role in the lives of our seniors. This is a perfect job for a student!...

Diet Technician (0.5 FTE) - Food Services

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 14 days ago

each tray for accuracy and adherence to diet order May prepare and deliver enteral formulas as appropriate Answers call center phone calls and problem solving May provide nutrition education as required...

Dietary Assistant

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 15 days ago

This nutrition services schedule includes; 80 hours every two weeks Day/Evening shift Includes every other weekend and holiday Full Benefits Package; personal time, medical, dental, college funds, wellness...

Dietetic Technician

  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 15 days 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 / Server (Part Time 1-3 Shifts/Week) DAY SHIFT ONLY

  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Prior Lake, 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...

Diet Aide Casual Call

  • Harmony, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Harmony, MN
  • 16 days ago

What you will do: Pick up open shifts - this is a casual call/on-call position Organize and prepare food according to the nutrition need of Gundersen Health System patients, employees, customers and...

Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician

  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 19 days ago

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician to join our Melrose Center team!...

Food Service Aide

  • Aitkin, MN
  • 20 days ago
  • Aitkin, MN
  • 20 days ago

About the Position: We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Aide to join our hospital's Nutritional Services team....

Dietary Aide (evening)

  • Elk River, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Elk River, MN
  • 21 days ago

Dietary Aide (evening) Guardian Angels Senior Services Elk River, MN Guardian Angels Senior Services April 4, 2025 Dietary Aide - Evenings 28PPP Location: Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN...

PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 21 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...

Full time & Part time Server / Dietary Aide

  • Wayzata, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 21 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...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Minnesota

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Minnesota
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%