Dietary Aide Jobs in Sunland Park, NM

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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Diet Tech II

  • Texas Health & Human Services Commission
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Performs routine dietetic work for dietary and nutrition risk, providing intervention and monitoring of nutrition care activities....

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Dietary Aide

  • Creative Solutions in Healthcare
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 6 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team as a Dietary Aide Support Nutrition and Resident Care We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Dietary Aide to join our growing team!...

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Diet Technician

  • Del Sol Medical Center
  • Horizon City, TX (20 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 6 days ago
  • Horizon City, TX (20 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 6 days ago

Submit your application for the opportunity below: Diet Technician Job Summary and Qualifications As a Diet Technician at our facility you will have the opportunity to be both a nutrition professional...

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Dietary Aide

  • HMRVSI
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 10 days ago

TITLE Dietary Aide LOCATION Ambrosio Guillen State Texas Veterans Home DESCRIPTION Come Work With America's Heroes Where it is Our Honor to Serve Those Who Served!...

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Dietary Aide - FT

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 13 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen,...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • El Paso, TX (4 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 19 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (4 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 19 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : THOP Sierra - 1625 Medical Center Drive, El Paso, TX 79902....

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Food and Nutrition Aide

  • HCA Healthcare
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 21 days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 21 days ago

Do you have the career opportunities as a Food and Nutrition Aide you want with your current employer?...

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Food and Nutrition Aide

  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 21 days ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 21 days ago

Do you have the career opportunities as a Food and Nutrition Aide you want with your current employer?...

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Dietary Aide PRN

  • Universal Health Services
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 30+ days ago

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at Qualifications The Dietary Aide is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location: THOP Transmountain - 2000 Transmountain Road, El Paso, TX 79911....

In Person Part Time

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location : THOP Transmountain - 2000 Transmountain Road, El Paso, TX 79911....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide - Ft

  • PACS
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 90+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 90+ days ago

Dietary Aide General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 90+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX (5 miles from Sunland Park, NM)
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position....

In Person Full Time

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Sunland Park, NM

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Sunland Park, NM 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 Sunland Park, NM
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%