Dietary Aide Jobs in Gilmanton, NH

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

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Laconia, NH (10 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laconia, NH (10 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 1 day ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic dietary aide to join our Healthcare Foodservice team in Laconia, NH....

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Dietetic Technician (Nursing Home)

  • County of Merrimack
  • Boscawen, NH (16 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boscawen, NH (16 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 5 days ago

Our Dietetic Technician provides nutritional care to residents and food service process oversight under the guidance of the Food and Nutrition Services Director and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist...

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Dietary Aide - FT

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Gilmanton, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gilmanton, NH
  • 30+ days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic dietary aide to join our Healthcare Foodservice team in Laconia, NH....

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Dietary Aide - FT

  • Laconia, NH (10 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Laconia, NH (10 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic dietary aide to join our Healthcare Foodservice team in Laconia, NH....

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Dietary Aide (Nursing Home)

  • County of Merrimack
  • Boscawen, NH (16 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boscawen, NH (16 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Our Dietary Aides are responsible for serving (plating) resident meals, daily set up, preparation of trays and the clean-up area of the dietary equipment used in the preparation and serving of the meal...

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Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Rochester, NH (23 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NH (23 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

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Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Rochester, NH (22 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NH (22 miles from Gilmanton, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Gilmanton, NH

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Gilmanton, NH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Gilmanton, NH
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%