Dietary Aide Jobs in Chatham, 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

  • Chatham, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Chatham, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide OFFERING DAILY PAY!! At our center, residents are treated to a complete spectrum of Rehab Services and Clinical/Nursing Care....

Dietary Aide - Full Time - Evening

  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Dietary Aide, under the supervision of the Cook/Supervisor, Dietary Director and Assistant Director, delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors while assisting...

Dietary Aide (Per Diem and Weekend)

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is currently seeking for Dietary Aide Per Diem (PD) and weekends to join our dynamic team. Join a great team and earn a competitive salary....

Nutrition Care Assistant MSMH

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Coordinates the Nutrition Office procedures with all members of the clinical nutrition staff. Utilizes the hospital and Nutrition Office computer systems....

Dietary Aide-Per Diem-Working Evening

  • Old Bridge, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff....

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

**-** **What You'll Do:** As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized...

Dietary Aide- Per Diem- Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ (20 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (20 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in...

Dietetic Assistant-Chilton Medical Center-Full Time

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required: 1....

Dietary Aide-Per Diem-Working Evening

  • Old Bridge, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: To work every weekend....

Dietary Aide-Per Diem-Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ (20 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (20 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Food & Nutrition Aide-Food Service Food Production-Part Time/Evenings(3:45pm-7:30pm)/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Description Food and Nutrition Aide-Mount Sinai Morningside Prepares, portions, transports, and serves food and beverages as assigned and follows standardized recipes, menus and production sheets as...

Dietary Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart?...

Dietary Aide

  • Piscataway, NJ (12 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (12 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 15.50 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....

Cafeteria Dietary Aide Part Time Day

  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare cold food, serve meals to customers in the employee Cafeteria, and perform other duties associated Food and Nutrition activities....

Cafeteria Dietary Aide Per Diem Day

  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare cold food, serve meals to customers in the employee Cafeteria, and perform other duties associated Food and Nutrition activities....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Chatham, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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