Dietary Aide Jobs in Bethpage, NY

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

  • Bethpage, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Job Details Responsibilities of the Dietary Aide include: Delivers meals to patients in a courteous, pleasant manner. Handles food and equipment in safe and sanitary method....

Dietetic Technician

  • Manhasset, NY (11 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manhasset, NY (11 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Assists in screening patients at nutritional risk....

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.We are looking for a Server to join our team! As part of the Benchmark dining team, your role will be to foster a clean and welcoming...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Elmhurst, NY (20 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (20 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

Dietary Aide

  • Long Beach, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Long Beach, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 28 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?...

Registered Dietetic Technician

  • Holtsville, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 28 days ago

& dietetics, or related field, required Credentialed as a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR), required One year of senior living experience, preferred Supervisory experience, desirable ServSafe...

Dietary Tech

  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details DIETARY TECH RESPONSIBILITIES: You must take resident's/patient's orders, screening the meal tickets for accuracy, and you will also have to assume to role as a dietary aide where you are...

Dietary Tech-PD

  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details DIETARY TECH RESPONSIBILITIES: You must take resident's/patient's orders, screening the meal tickets for accuracy, and you will also have to assume to role as a dietary aide where you are...

Dietetic Technician

  • Roslyn, NY (9 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (9 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition supplements. Basic computer skills required, knowledge of CBORD (diet order management system), strongly preferred....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Bethpage, NY

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Bethpage, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Bethpage, NY
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%