Dietary Aide Jobs in Nebraska

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

  • Waverly, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Waverly, NE
  • 1 day ago

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Dietary Aide - Full Time (FT) Day Shift - Full-Time 1st Shift

  • Fremont, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 2 days ago

Nye Health Services, a family-owned company that has been recognized nationally for our care, service, and culture, is seeking a Full-time Day Shift Dietary Aide for our Nye Legacy campus located in...

Eastmont - Diet Tech (Health Care Area) - part-time

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago

Do you love what you do, but not where you're doing it? Are you looking for an opportunity to advance in your career with a growing organization? Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful...

Dietary Aide

  • Cedar Creek, NE
  • 15 days ago
  • Cedar Creek, NE
  • 15 days ago

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

Dietary Aide - Part-Time (PT) Day Shift - Part-Time 1st Shift

  • Fremont, NE
  • 17 days ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 17 days ago

IND23NS Nye Health Services, a family-owned company that has been recognized nationally for our care, service, and culture, is seeking a part-time day Dietary Aide for our Nye Square campus located...

PT Dietary Aides

  • Nebraska City, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Nebraska City, NE
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Dietary Aide Experience Preferred LTC / SNF experience a plus Dietary aide Job Description Department Food and Nutrition Services Reports to Dietitian/Director of Food Services Reporting...

Dietary Aide

  • Omaha, NE
  • 19 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 19 days ago

The Dietary Aide (Host/Hostess) is responsible for overseeing the meal service to residents, families and guests....

Dining - Dietary Aide AL

  • Seward, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • Seward, NE
  • 23 days ago

Dining - Dietary Aide AL/ Server Daytime Dietary Aide Responsible for providing efficient, courteous, and professional service to residents and their guests....

Dietary Aide - Kinship Pointe at Wayne

  • Wayne, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • Wayne, NE
  • 23 days ago

Dietary Aide- Kinship Pointe at Wayne Dietary Aide Multiple PRN positions available, morning and evening shifts....

Dietary Aide/Server - Kinship Pointe at McCook

  • McCook, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • McCook, NE
  • 23 days ago

Dietary Aide Responsible for providing efficient, courteous, and professional service to residents and their guests. Maintain the dining room and service area in a clean and orderly fashion....

Dietary Aide - Westgate Assited Living

  • Omaha, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 23 days ago

Dietary Aide - Westgate Assited Living Dietary Aide Responsible for providing efficient, courteous, and professional service to residents and their guests....

Dietary Aide

  • Blair, NE
  • 26 days ago
  • Blair, NE
  • 26 days ago

Overview 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

How you will make an impact: As a Dietary Aide at Maple Crest, you will help create a high-quality dining experience for residents and visitors by assisting with meal preparation, dining room set-up...

Dietary Aide Day shift

  • Plattsmouth, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plattsmouth, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Provide kind and courteous meal service to residents to create a pleasing meal service. Assist the cook in the preparation of food, serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and...

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Orchard, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orchard, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Job Posting: Part-Time Dietary Aide Location: Orchard Post Acute - Fresno, CA Starting Rate: $16.58/hour Orchard Post Acute, a skilled nursing facility in Fresno, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Dietary...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Nebraska

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Highest Education Level

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