Dietary Aide Jobs in Bridgewater, 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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Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Outpatient (part-time)

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Dietary Aide

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The Dietary Aide is also responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation regulations at all times....

Dietetic Assistant-Newton Medical Center-Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine...

Dietetic Assistant

  • Summit, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records. Performs other related duties as assigned....

Dietary Aide

  • North Plainfield, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

The Nutrition Services Aide II primary responsibility is to serve as a Nutrition Service Aide....

Diet Aide

  • Somerville, NJ (2 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (2 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Job Overview: Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens....

Dietary Aide

  • Mendham, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mendham, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 16 per hour Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Dietetic Assistant-Newton Medical Center-Full Time

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine...

Dietary Aide

  • Oxford, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oxford, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Work Environment Dietary Aides will work in healthcare setting such as,....

Dietary Aide

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Long term care facility seeking Dietary Aides to work morning and evening shifts. Applicants must be able to work weekends....

Dietetic Assistant-Morristown Medical Center-Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine...

Dietary Aide

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Bridgewater, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Bridgewater, NJ
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%