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 - The Eleanor - Healthcare

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide - The Eleanor - Healthcare Stamford, CT, USA Requisition Number 13943 Location The Eleanor Job Description Healthcare Food Service Worker - Serve with Compassion!...

Dietary Aide A

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Registered Dietetic Technician

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

Job Summary We are seeking a Diet Technician to join our Nutrition Team in a Senior Living Community in Holtsville, NY....

Registered Dietetic Technician

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 24 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)
  • 24 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 24 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • N Bellmore, NY (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • N Bellmore, NY (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 26 days ago

- What You'll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment...

Dietary Aide - Casual - AgeCare - Westbury

  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ 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....

Dietary Aide - Dining Concierge

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Bethpage, NY (16 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (16 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ 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)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ 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 Aide - Dining Concierge

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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...

Team Lead Dietary Aide (Supervisor)

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

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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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
10.8%
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 Smithtown, NY
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%