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

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

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour Two available shifts: 7:00am-2:00pm and or 11:00am-7:00pm Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for...

Dietary Aide

  • Shakopee, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 20, 2025 Department: 46008300 Dietary Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 7 hour shift Hours Per Week: 8 Union...

Dietary Aide

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day 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

  • Saint Francis, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Francis, MN
  • 1 day ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 20, 2025 Department: 46008300 Dietary Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Hours Per Week: 8 Union Contract: SEIU-4-St...

Diet Technician

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary We are seeking a Diet Technician (Part-Time) to join our Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in Minneapolis, MN....

Diet Aide Casual Call

  • Harmony, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Harmony, MN
  • 2 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...

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 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

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 3 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...

Part-Time Server / Dietary Aide

  • North Oaks, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • North Oaks, MN
  • 3 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

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

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Dietary Aide, Union - to join our - team!...

FT / PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 9 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/Server - Polar Ridge

  • North Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • North Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago

Lifesprk Dietary Aide/Server - Polar Ridge in North St. Paul , Minnesota Description Polar Ridge, a Lifespark Senior Living Community is looking for a Dietary Aide/Server to join our growing team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 10 days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Dietary Technician Robbinsdale

  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Technician provides food and nutrition services to residents under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian (RD)....

Dietary Aide (Day .6)

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

Dietary Aide - Days 48PPP Location: Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN Salary Range: $17.48-$20.37/Hour (Based on Experience) Posting ID: 2945 Position Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible...

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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%