Dietary Aide Jobs in Smithtown, 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

  • Smithtown, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY
  • 3 days ago

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing...

Dietary Aide Casual AgeCare Westbury-2

  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The Opportunity: The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and ensuring that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition....

Dietetic Technician-PD

  • Roslyn, NY (23 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (23 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Stony Brook, NY (5 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (5 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Dietary Aide Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: $23.689 per hour Posted: 07/22/2025 Category: Food Services; +1 Health and Medical Services Dietary Aide Dietary...

Dietary Aide

  • East Patchogue, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Patchogue, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

We’re hiring Dietary Aides to join our Nutrition Services team at Brookhaven skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, a trusted McGuire Group facility....

Dietary Aide-PD

  • Sayville, NY (12 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sayville, NY (12 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900...

Registered Dietetic Technician

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary We are seeking a Diet Technician (Part-Time) to join our Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in City, State....

Dietetic Technician

  • Port Jefferson, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Identifies patients at high nutrition risk, and refers them to the dietitian, as appropriate. Under dietitians supervision, provides basic medical nutrition therapy to low risk patients....

Dietary Aide

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

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 90+ 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...

Dietary Tech

  • Smithtown, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Smithtown, NY

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Smithtown, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Smithtown, NY
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%