Dietary Aide Jobs in Wayne, 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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Dietitian Technician, Rockland Psychiatric Center, P27183

  • State of New York
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Minimum Qualifications Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Dietetic Technician, Registered or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered....

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Direct Hire Dietary Aide/Cook Roles Visa Sponsorship Available

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 6 hours 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 (23 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (23 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 14 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 (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (21 miles from Wayne, 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 (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (21 miles from Wayne, 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

  • Boro Park Center
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

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TECH - DIETARY (NON REG) - PER DIEM (Flexible Schedule)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint...

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Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity Skilled Nursing Facility Now Hiring - Dietary Aide - Morristown, NJ CareOne at Madison Salary Range from $16.00 - $21.00 an hour The Dietary Aide is...

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Dietary Aide

  • Entertainment Community Fund
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

New Rate $18/HR!! Actors Fund Home, an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star...

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Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • MJHS Health System
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 3 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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Diet Tech

  • The Actors Fund Home
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0787565 Job Title: Diet Tech Company: The Actors Fund Home Location: Englewood, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours:...

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Tech - Dietary (Non Reg) - Part Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint...

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Dietary Aide at Family of Caring at Park Ridge

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Park Ridge, NJ (11 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ (11 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

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

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Wayne, 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 (18 miles from Wayne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Wayne, 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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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Wayne, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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