Dietary Aide Jobs in New Mexico

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 (Full Time)

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

In Person Full Time

Tech - Dietary Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a...

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Farmington, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 6 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Diet Technician

  • Del Sol Medical Center
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • 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 (Part Time)

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 7 days ago

Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

In Person Part Time

Food Service Aide

  • UNM Hospitals
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 14 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 14 days ago

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH FTE: 0.50 Part Time Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Perform routine food service tasks within assigned kitchen area and patient delivery routes to provide quality...

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Dietary Aide (Full Time, Evening and Weekend Availability Required)

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 19 days ago

Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

In Person Full Time

Diet Aide I-ABQ

  • 0090 Presbyterian System Services
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 21 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 21 days ago

Participates in general food preparation and cooking for hospital patients, personnel and visitors....

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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

  • Lovington Healthcare
  • Lovington, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lovington, NM
  • 30+ days ago

. • Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition...

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Dietary Aide

  • Kingston Residence of Santa Fe
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago

You will assist with meal service, food preparation, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and dining area....

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Diet Aide (PRN)

  • Ernest Health
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Additional Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures....

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Diet Aide I

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Participates in general food preparation and cooking for hospital patients, personnel and visitors.Type of Opportunity: Full timeJob Exempt: NoJob is based: Presbyterian HospitalWork Shift: Varied Days...

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Diet Aide II

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....

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Diet Aide-II

  • 0090 Presbyterian System Services
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....

In Person

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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