Dietary Aide Jobs in Fords, 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-Food & Nutrition-Part Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, 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....

Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Outpatient (part-time)

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Amsterdam Nursing Home is hiring a Dietary Aide in the heart of New York City....

Dietary Aide

  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 15.49 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....

Housekeepers, Porters, Dietary Aides, HHAs, Cook Needed! Immediate Hire! - Staten Island, NY

  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide Hourly Pay Rate: $19 Food Tray Assembly and Distribution Dish/ Cookware Cleaning Cleaning/ Disinfecting of Surfaces in the kitchen/dining areas (including floors) Disposal of Trash Cook...

Dietary Aide

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

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

Dietetic Assistant-Newton Medical Center-Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 9 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

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The opportunity for jobsatisfaction and growth for a Dietary Aide position is here!...

Dietetic Assistant

  • Summit, NJ (12 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (12 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position. Location : MSK - 530 East 74st Street, New York, NY 10021 Note: online applications accepted only....

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

The opportunity forjob satisfaction and growth for a Dietary Aide position is here!...

Food & Nutrition Aide-Food Service Food Production-Mount Sinai West-Part Time/(3:30pm-8:00pm)/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

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

Diet Aide

  • Somerville, NJ (18 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (18 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Fords, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Fords, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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