Dietary Aide Jobs in New York

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
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY
  • 3 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....

Dietary Aide

  • New Berlin, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New Berlin, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Position Summary Dietary aides assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to patients in hospitals and other healthcare facilities....

Dietetic Technician

  • Manhasset, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Manhasset, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • NY
  • 2 days ago
  • NY
  • 2 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Rome, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rome, NY
  • 3 days ago

NY1533036Dietary Aide needed for Colonial Park Rehabilitation & Nursing in Rome, NY.Pay rate is $15.70 - $17.70 per hour.The Grand Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our team...

Food Service Supervisor/Dietetic Technician - Potsdam, NY (Per Diem)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

Food Service Supervision/Dietetic Technician Department: Food and Nutrition Services Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital Hours Per Week: Per Diem (as needed) Schedule: Variable shift SUMMARY: To formulate...

Dietary Aide SFP

  • Hamburg, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamburg, NY
  • 4 days ago

Facility: St. Francis Park Shift: Shift 2 Status: Part Time Flex FTE: 0.320000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME) Compass Group New York We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

Cook / Dietary Assistant

  • North Chili, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • North Chili, NY
  • 5 days ago

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation to assure that all foods are prepared to meet dietary needs of residents and are in accordance with all health and safety regulations....

Dietary Aide- Food and Nutrition

  • Elmira, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 5 days ago

MAIN FUNCTION: Assists in setting up the assembling and disassembling of patient trays. Serves food to Arnot Health personnel and visitors from a counter or steam table. Prepares and serves food...

Nutritional Services Aide

  • Waterloo, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY
  • 6 days ago

#595 Waterloo, NY, USA Pay Range $16.94 - $18.25 Job Description Responsible for following production and supply sheets to prepare appropriate quantities of menu items for meals. Meets production...

Dietary Aide - Food & Nutrition SJH

  • Elmira, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 6 days ago

Functions as dietary aide in main kitchen or tray room. Portions and serves food according to specification of supervisor....

Dietary Aide

  • Hamburg, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Hamburg, NY
  • 6 days ago

Full-time and Part-time shifts Job Description: Join our team at Seneca Nursing and Rehab as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Join our team at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our residents....

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Job Order Number: DF9777274 Job Title: Dietary Aide Company: Floral Long Term Care Location: Brooklyn, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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