Dietary Aide Jobs in South Harrison Township, 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

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic dietary aide to join our Healthcare Foodservice team in Philadelphia, PA....

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Dietary Aide for Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Berlin, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berlin, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Food & Nutrition Aide PD - Food & Nutrition - PERDIEMS DAYS 11A-8PM Mullica Hill

  • Inspira Health
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Pinnacle Dietary Global
  • Springfield, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest level of quality and safety in food preparation, serving, and presentation for our clients....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Chester, PA (12 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chester, PA (12 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 13 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

  • Riddle Village
  • Media, PA (18 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Media, PA (18 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

About the Dietary Aide Position: If you are friendly, sociable, love the elderly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be a job for you!...

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Dietary Aide

  • Autumn Healthcare
  • Voorhees, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join our wonderful team as a Dietary Aide today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Voorhees / ProMedica West is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Dietary Aide!...

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Dietary Aide

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Wallingford, PA (14 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wallingford, PA (14 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Responsibilities The Dietary Aide provides food service assistance in the nursing center to ensure our patients/residents' dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and...

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Dietary Aide - PT

  • Wiley Mission
  • Marlton, NJ (18 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ (18 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Performs dishwashing procedures, including pots and pans, and all equipment. Works on special functions and catering as needed. Every other weekend work required....

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Dietary Aide 4pm to 8pm Weekends Needed

  • Echelon Care and Rehab
  • Voorhees, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (15 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide RATE: $15.92 BENEFITS: Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- Thankful Thursday Monthly Gift Giveaways!!...

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Dietary Aide

  • Hammonton Center
  • Hammonton, NJ (24 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hammonton, NJ (24 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Hammonton Center Dietary Aide Positions (Hammonton, NJ) Shifts Available: Full-Time and Part-Time: 3 pm - 8 pm Split Weekends $15.49 with excellent benefits! $16.54 No Frills (no benefits) Rate!...

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Dietary Aide

  • ISH Dining Services
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

NEW STARTING RATES We are hiring Full-time & Part-time positions Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food service or the Assistant Food Service Director, the Food Service Aide...

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Dietary Aide - Fairview Nursing and Rehab

  • ISH Dining Services
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring Full-time & Part-time positions Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food service or the Assistant Food Service Director, the Food Service Aide works in the kitchen...

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Lead Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Greenville, DE (22 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenville, DE (22 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Lead Dietary Aide position....

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Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Universal Health Services
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from South Harrison Township, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Dietary Aide to join our team....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in South Harrison Township, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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