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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Nutrition Care Assistant PRN

  • Independence, MO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 20 hours ago

**Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a Nutrition Care Assistant PRN you want with your current employer?...

Permanent Dietary Services Dietary Aide

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

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Dietary Services Dietary Aide job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri paying Based on experience....

Dietary Aide

  • Saint Clair, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Clair, MO
  • 3 days ago

Looking for An Opportunity 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, our RISING Team...

Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide - FT/PT - SHIFT - R

  • Farmington, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington, MO
  • 3 days ago

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

  • Carrollton, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Carrollton, MO
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Milan, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Milan, MO
  • 5 days ago

Milan Health CareCenter, LLC is seeking Dietary Aide who desire to assist ourresidents in achieving the best quality of life possible....

Dietary Aide

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

Parkway Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility and has immediate openings for a Dietary Aide. We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and hardworking staff members to join our team....

Diet Aide I Full-Time

  • Rolla, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Rolla, MO
  • 5 days ago

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top....

Dietary Aide

  • Grandview, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Joplin, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 6 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....

Dietetic Assistant - South Nutritional Services

  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 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 Aide

  • Dexter, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Dexter, MO
  • 8 days ago

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Who We Are At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do: Respect Integrity Servant Heart...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Sikeston, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Sikeston, MO
  • 12 days ago

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

2025-2026 Nutrition Services Worker II (Range Cook) Middle School (TBD)

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

Services Worker II Range Cook MS Department: Nutrition Services Pay Grade: F130 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director III - Nutrition Services GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for providing support...

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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
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
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 Missouri
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%