Dietary Aide Jobs in Uniondale, 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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Dietetic Asst

  • Rockville Centre, NY (3 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (3 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements for the Dietetic Assistant include: High School Diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of food and nutrition services experience Salary Range Starting from USD $25.44/Hr....

Dietary Aide - The Eleanor - Healthcare

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and play a vital role in providing comforting, nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and staff-every day of the week!...

Dietary Aide

  • Smithtown, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Details DIETARY AIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents or patients in healthcare settings....

Dietary Aide - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Part-time 0.6 fte day shift (4-5 hour shifts & every weekend)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Description Prepare and serve patient food trays. Handles food production and preparing for special functions. Handles dishwashing and sanitation Responsibilities Every weekend & 4-5 hour shifts...

Dietary Aide - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Part-time 0.6 fte day shift (4-5 hour shifts & every weekend)

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare and serve patient food trays. Handles food production and preparing for special functions. Handles dishwashing and sanitation **Qualifications** **_Requirements:_** + HS Diploma or General...

Dietary Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Bushwick Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Brooklyn, NY....

Dietary Aide

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

University Center is hiring a Dietary Aide to work on a rotating schedule for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY....

Dietary Aide - Per Diem

  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY Performs all duties related to sanitation of kitchen, dining and prep and storage areas. The employee is primarily responsible for the maintenance of sanitary...

Dietary Aide - Heather Heights

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Heather Heights Senior Living is looking to hire a Part Time Dietary Aide! As a Dietary Aide, you will provide our residents with a quality dining experience....

Dietary Aide-PD

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

Food & Nutrition Aide-Food Service Cafeteria-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Days/Every Weekend

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Description Food and Nutrition Aide-Mount Sinai Morningside Prepares, portions, transports, and serves food and beverages as assigned and follows standardized recipes, menus and production sheets as...

Nutrition Care Assistant MSMH

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Coordinates the Nutrition Office procedures with all members of the clinical nutrition staff. Utilizes the hospital and Nutrition Office computer systems....

Dietary Aide Casual Queens Garden

  • Queens Village, NY (8 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (8 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 25 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

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 25 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?...

Dietary Aide - Per Diem Day

  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY Performs all duties related to sanitation of kitchen, dining and prep and storage areas. The employee is primarily responsible for the maintenance of sanitary...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Uniondale, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Uniondale, 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
9.8%
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 Uniondale, NY
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%