Dietary Aide Jobs in Atlantic Highlands, 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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Direct Hire Dietary Aide/Cook Roles Visa Sponsorship Available

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

To apply for this position, please use the following link: Overview We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to join our healthcare team....

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Dietary Aide

  • ArchCare
  • Staten Island, NY (15 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (15 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Food Service Director/Supervisor, the Dietary aide works in conjunction with the cooks in preparing resident meal trays and special dietary requirements...

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Dietary Aide-Food & Nutrition-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Handles dishwashing and sanitation Responsibilities 1. Portions out and plates food truck and serves 2. Heats patient food, transport food truck and serves meals to patients 3....

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Dietary Aide-Food & Nutrition-Part Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Description Dietary Aide-Food & Nutrition-Part Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens Prepare and serve patient food trays. Handles food production and preparing for special functions....

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Dietary Aide 3pm-7pm

  • The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing at South Point
  • Island Park, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Island Park, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Grand at South Point is looking for a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our team! Pay rate: $23.48 per hour Schedule: varied shifts includes weekends....

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Dietary Aide

  • Boro Park Center
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Boro Park Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Brooklyn, NY....

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Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • MJHS Health System
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Req #: 3854 Job ID: 15281 Job Location: Brooklyn, NY Zip Code: 11235 Category: Food & Nutrition Services Agency: Menorah Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Status: Regular Part-Time Office: Office-based...

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Dietary Aide/Cook + Visa Sponsorship Build a Long-Term Future in US

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Full Green Card Sponsorship is included as part of this position with relocation bonus. Only candidates currently in the US with temporary status (asylum pending, asylum, DACA, and other...

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Cooks and Dietary Aides Nursing Home Experience

  • Confidence Management Systems
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Department Food & Nutrition Employment Type Full Time Location E Greenbush - NY Workplace type Onsite Compensation $16.00 - $18.00 / hour Cooks and Dietary Aides Key Duties As the Cook!...

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Dietary Aide/Cook - Visa Sponsorship Included - Multiple F/T Positions

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

To apply for this position, please use the following link: Overview We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to join our healthcare team....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 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....

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Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ
  • 11 days ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the Nutrition Service Director in accordance with established policies and procedures....

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Dietary Aide

  • AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
  • South Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Dietary Aides ( Part-Time/Per Diem) The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies...

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Dietary Aide

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

COMMUNITY NAME Brighton Gardens of Edison Job ID 2026-241814 JOB OVERVIEW The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing dining room services and/or tray delivery dining services to guests/residents...

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Dietary Aide

  • Springpoint Senior Living
  • Manalapan, NJ (18 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (18 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

We are seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our team....

In Person Part Time

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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