Dietary Aide Jobs in Florissant, MO

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

  • Florissant, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Florissant, MO
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars 1201 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, MO 63033 General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Wildwood, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wildwood, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Hiring for a Food Services Worker in O'Fallon, MO We are seeking dedicated Food Services Workers to join our team. This role involves providing exceptional meal service to patients in the...

Dietary Aide

  • Collinsville, IL (23 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Collinsville, IL (23 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are...

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Peters, MO (10 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (10 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Edwardsville, IL (23 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edwardsville, IL (23 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial...

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 8 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Dietary Aide

  • Godfrey, IL (12 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Godfrey, IL (12 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $15.00 per 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

  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Dietary Aide Windsor Estates of St. Charles Are you a Dietary Aide seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further!...

Dietary Technician - Mid-County YMCA

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 18 days ago

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving...

Dietary Technician - Mid-County YMCA

  • Brentwood, MO (13 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO (13 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 20 days ago

Minimum 2 years food preparation, menu development and kitchen knowledge Must have knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements of large groups of children Must have budgetary, online ordering and...

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description: The Cook handles and stores raw materials, cooked food and non-food supplies, properly. orders, restocks, and maintains inventories for kitchen supplies and equipment. Prepare...

Dietary Aide/Server

  • Dardenne Prairie, MO (17 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dardenne Prairie, MO (17 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Dietary Aide PART TIME (16-20 hours per week) Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join Barathaven Memory Care community located in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri....

Dietary Aide - PRN

  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 90+ days ago

Salary: $16 - $17 / hour This role is PRN. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Florissant, MO

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Florissant, MO 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 Florissant, MO
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%