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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Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • New Brighton, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • New Brighton, MN
  • 16 hours ago

**The Role at a glance:** We are looking for a motivated, energetic **Part-Time Dietary Aide** to join our **Cura Hospitality** team in **New Brighton, MN**....

Server / Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Oak Park Heights, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Oak Park Heights, MN
  • 16 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

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 16 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

  • Shakopee, MN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 17 hours ago

Join Allina Health as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients, employees, and community....

Per Diem Diet Technician

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago

No Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred Experience Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations...

Diet Technician, Full Time

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago

No Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred Experience Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations...

Dietary Aide

  • Cloquet, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cloquet, MN
  • 1 day ago

This position will primarily work as a dietary aide....

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Francis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Francis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Join Allina Health as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients, employees, and community....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 2 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 2 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....

PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, 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 / Casual

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago

PRN / Casual status Dietary Aide / Food Service Assistant opportunity! Flexibility to pick up shifts that work for you. Minimum requirement 24 hours per month and one weekend shift per month....

Dietary Aide

  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 days ago

Excellent customer service skills required Must be available for shifts from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM including weekends Job Responsibilities: Assembles meal trays for inpatients with a variety of nutritional...

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 8 days ago

The Dietary Aide is also responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation regulations at all times....

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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
29.8%
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 Minnesota
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%