Dietary Aide Jobs in Missouri

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

  • Grandview, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 10 hours ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Maryville, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Maryville, MO
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide Maryville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Are you a Dietary Aide seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further!...

Dietary assistant Cafeteria

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 1 day ago

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary May prepare and portion needed salads, gelatins and cold foods in forms and quantities to meet assigned food service...

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....

A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Sedalia, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Sedalia, MO
  • 3 days ago

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Dietary Aide to be responsible for creating an exceptional dining experience for all residents and guests....

Dietary Aide

  • Wildwood, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Wildwood, 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

  • Columbia, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 5 days ago

Looking For A Place To Make A Difference? Come Grow With Us! Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Who We Are At Americare, we make a difference in...

Dietary Aide

  • Springfield, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 6 days ago

Hourly Rate: $14.50 - $17.50 / HR PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to...

Dietary Aide

  • Joplin, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service....

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 7 days ago

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

Dietetic Assistant - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital

  • Springfield, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 16 days ago

Job Requirements Education Required: None Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Education Preferred: education in nutrition and dietetics Experience Prefer experience in nutrition and dietetics...

Dietary Technician - Mid-County YMCA

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Louis, 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
  • 20 days ago
  • Brentwood, 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
  • 21 days ago
  • Saint Louis, 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...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Missouri

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Highest Education Level

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