Dietary Aide Jobs in Atco, NJ

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

  • Vineland, NJ (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vineland, NJ (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Bishop McCarthy Center, is looking to hire for the Dietary Aide position....

Food Service Aide - Per Diem - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

  • Darby, PA (24 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Darby, PA (24 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule: rotating shifts, must be flexible to work every other weekend Per Diem - no set schedule, rotating schedule Shift: days The main duties of our Dietary Aides are to complete daily responsibilities...

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 3 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 - FT

  • Marlton, NJ (6 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ (6 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Wiley Christian Retirement Community - Marlton, NJ Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Preschool on the premises at NO cost to Full Time...

Dietary Aide Full-Time Dietary Aide (11:30 AM 8:00 PM, Every Other Weekend)

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate effectively with the dietary team to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Institutional food service experience is a plus....

Dietetic Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

setting or WIC program - Preferred * Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTR), Commission on Dietetic Registrations - Required Submit your resume to us today for consideration of the *Dietetic Tech* opening...

Food & Nutrition Aide PD - Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (20 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (20 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Provides assistance in all Food and Nutrition Services functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Dietary Aide (250574) Dietary Aide - (250574) Assembles, serves, and preps patient and retail food products. Cleans and sanitizes all related equipment using the appropriate methods....

Dietetic Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

What you will do Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Food Service Aide may be responsible for some and/or all of the following functions some and/or all of the time under the assignment and direction of...

Nutrition Service/Dietary Aide

  • Browns Mills, NJ (19 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Browns Mills, NJ (19 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Pool position - 6am-2:30pm or 11:00am-7:30pm Weekends Salary range: $16/hour - $18/hour....

Dietary Aide

  • Burlington, NJ (20 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, NJ (20 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Weekends Only position competitive rates plus shift differential Position Title: Dietary Aide FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT Department: Dining Supervisor Title: Resident Experience Manager I....

Dietetic Tech 2 PT & 1 FT

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Functions Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Food Service Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (21 miles from Atco, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Preparation of residents meals, ensuring that each resident is served a balanced and nutritional diet....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Atco, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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