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 for Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Berlin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Berlin, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

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

  • Universal Health Services
  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Summit, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, 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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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

  • Entertainment Community Fund
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, 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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Diet Tech

  • The Actors Fund Home
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, 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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Dietary Aide - Per Diem - Evening

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago

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

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Tech - Dietary (Non Reg) - Part Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Summit, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Summit, 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Park Ridge, 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 Full-Time

  • Forest Manor Healthcare
  • Blairstown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Blairstown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Forest Manor Health Care Center is searching for a Dietary/ Kitchen Aide to join our growing team! We have Fulltime shifts available. We are a Nursing Home Facility...

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Millville, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Millville, NJ
  • 8 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 - Part Time - Evening

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • NJ
  • 8 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0782440 Job Title: Dietary Aide - Part Time - Evening Company: Hackensack Meridian Health Location: Belle Mead, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information...

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Dietary Aide - Full Time - Day

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 10 days ago

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

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Tech - Dietary (Non Reg) - Per Diem

  • Universal Health Services
  • Summit, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Summit, NJ
  • 14 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

  • AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Dietary Aides ( Part-Time/Per Diem) The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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