Dietary Aide Jobs in Durham, NC

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

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Haw River, NC (23 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Haw River, NC (23 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

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Dietary Aide - Parkview Health And Rehabilitation Center

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: DIETARY AIDE Job Description: Provides assistance to the cook on duty by performing primarily non-cooking related duties and secondarily cooking related duties...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: WakeMed Cary - 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : WakeMed Cary - 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518....

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide for North Raleigh Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Dietary Aide

  • Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Dietary Aide Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community - Raleigh, NC 27615 Apply Overview Job Shift Multiple Options Apply Description At Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, we believe supporting...

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Diet Technician

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian in providing nutrition care for patients/residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines...

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FT- Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Surgery Partners
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago

Career growth opportunities Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 401k Employer Match Tuition Assistance Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition...

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Dietary Aide/Asst

  • UHS
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining...

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Dietary Aide

  • Compass Group
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position....

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Dietary Aide

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of Bartlett Reserve is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents....

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Dietetic Technician

  • The Emily Program
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Utilizes knowledge of nutrition principals to provide basic nutrition education to clients and culinary services. Assists the registered dietitian and basic culinary support as needed....

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Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Universal Health Services
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Durham, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Durham, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Durham, NC
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%