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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Personal Care Specialist - Dietary Aide

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Assist with meal preparation, service, monitoring, and cleanup. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for participants throughout the day....

Dietary Aide

  • Little Egg Harbor, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Little Egg Harbor, NJ
  • 23 hours 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Chatham, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Chatham, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide OFFERING DAILY PAY!! At our center, residents are treated to a complete spectrum of Rehab Services and Clinical/Nursing Care....

Dietary Aide - Full Time - Evening

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The Dietary Aide, under the supervision of the Cook/Supervisor, Dietary Director and Assistant Director, delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors while assisting...

Dietary Aide

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Bishop McCarthy Center, is looking to hire for the Dietary Aide position....

Dietary Aide-Per Diem-Working Evening

  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide- Per Diem- Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in...

Dietetic Assistant-Chilton Medical Center-Full Time

  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required: 1....

Dietetic Assistant - Per Diem NMC

  • Newton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, NJ
  • 2 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-Per Diem-Working Evening

  • 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. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: To work every weekend....

Dietary Aide-Per Diem-Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 4 days ago

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Dietary Aide - FT

  • Marlton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Wiley Christian Retirement Community - Marlton, NJ Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Preschool on the premises at NO cost to Full Time...

Dietary Aide

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 15.50 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

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days 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?...

Cafeteria Dietary Aide Part Time Day

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare cold food, serve meals to customers in the employee Cafeteria, and perform other duties associated Food and Nutrition activities....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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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%