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 Float Dietary Aide

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 24 days ago

.* What you'll be doing: Assisting with meal service, setting and bussing tables in the dining room and assisting the cook as needed with food preparation and cleaning....

In Person Part Time

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Presbyterian Homes & Services
  • Roseville, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 7 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...

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Dietary Aide

  • Wealshire
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Dietary Aide/Server Essential Duties: Responsible for limited food prep of menu items and snacks for residents. Prepare dining area and tables for meal time as needed....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Mayo Clinic Methodist - 201 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 55905....

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • CRMC
  • Crosby, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Crosby, MN
  • 2 days ago

A Day in the Life of a Dietary Aide A Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to patients, residents, and staff, ensuring nutritional standards and physician's orders...

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Willernie, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Willernie, MN
  • 2 days 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....

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Dietary Aide, Casual

  • AHS Allina Health System
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 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....

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Dietary Aide- PT Evenings

  • Avera Health
  • Hendricks, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Hendricks, MN
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Aides are responsible for providing nutritional meals for our residents and patients. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.00 an hour....

In Person Part Time

Homemaker (Dietary Aide/Housekeeping)

  • Samaritan Bethany
  • Rochester, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 5 days ago

Wage Range : $16.63 - 20.43/ hr. Hours: AM = 6:00am-2:30am PM = 4:00pm-7:00pm On-Call Requirement = minimum of three (3) shifts per month one (1) shift must be a Saturday or Sunday one (1) Holiday...

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Dietary Assistant

  • Lifespace Communities
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 5 days ago

Community: Address: Pay Range If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Dietary Aide - Mental Health Hospital

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago

Capitol Park Mental health Hospital is looking for a full-time dietary aide to join the team!...

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Dietary Aide, Casual

  • Allina Health
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 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....

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Dietetic Technician

  • Children's Minnesota
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

Department Overview This department specializes in outpatient nutrition counseling on pediatric nutrition issues....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Fairmont, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairmont, MN
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Mayo Clinic - 800 Medical Center Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide (Evening Shift)

  • Guardian Angels
  • Elk River, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Elk River, MN
  • 8 days ago

Assists with food preparation and provides assistance to the First and Second Cooks as needed....

In Person Part Time

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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%