Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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

  • NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 13 hours 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

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 1 day ago

LI-JG1 Dietary Aide Franklin, New Jersey...

Dietary Aide

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago

LI-JG1 Dietary Aide Plainfield, New Jersey...

Server / Dietary Aide - The Residence at Voorhees

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : The Residence at Voorhees - Voorhees, NJ Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a high level of customer...

Dietary Aide

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide- PT- Day

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide- PT- Day Job ID 2022-116458 Department PMC-Patient Food Svc Site Palisades Medical Center Job Location US-NJ-North Bergen Position Type Part-time with Benefits Standard Hours Per Week 20...

Dietary Aide

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Burlington, 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Dietetic Assistant-Morristown Medical Center-Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 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-Chilton Medical Center-Per Diem

  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 6 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

  • Whiting, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Whiting, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Dietary Aide - Part-time Requirements: + Must have a high School diploma or equivalent. + Dietary experience in a health care environment along with knowledge of basic health and nutrition preferred...

Nutrition Service/Dietary Aide

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Pool position - 6am-2:30pm or 11:00am-7:30pm Weekends Salary range: $16/hour - $18/hour....

Dietary Aide

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Job Title: Dietary Aide -Part Time Schedule - Part Time Evening Hours We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Dietary Aide....

Food Service Aide

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Job Category Dietary Nutrition Services Hours Per Week 37.5 Weekends Required? No Holidays Required?...

Dietary Aide

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 19 days ago

WE OFFER: Competitive Wages and Benefits Package Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Responsibilities Include : Dietary Aide assists the Dietary Cooks and Managers in preparation of food for the residents...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%