Dietary Aide Jobs in Salisbury, 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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Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 2 days ago

dietitian or dietetic technician Verifies physician orders for unusual diets, conflicting modificions, tube feeding orders and nutritional supplements Uses a computer to record, retrieve and print...

Dietary Aide

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: DIETARY AIDE Part Time, Days Job Summary: Follows planned menu and receives meal orders from residents....

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Spencer, NC (1 mile from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spencer, NC (1 mile from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Winston Salem, NC (24 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (24 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietetic Technician - Tate Lab

  • Kannapolis, NC (19 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kannapolis, NC (19 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research....

Dietary Aide

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 45+ days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for...

Dietary Aide

  • Kannapolis, NC (19 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kannapolis, NC (19 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Position summary As a dietary aide you will be part of the Dietary team. You are responsible for ensuring our residents have meals that have been prepared based on special diets and needs....

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Mocksville, NC (14 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mocksville, NC (14 miles from Salisbury, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

You will assist in meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, ensuring dietary needs are met and meals are enjoyable....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Salisbury, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Salisbury, NC 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 Salisbury, NC
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%