Dietary Aide Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Kenansville, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Kenansville, NC
  • 19 days 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....

Food Service Technician

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 13 hours ago

This position encompasses all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) for Moses Cone and Wesley Long as we have multiple openings*** The Food Service Technician performs routine duties in the cafeteria such as...

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

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

  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide - Liberty Commons Of Columbus County

  • Whiteville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Whiteville, NC
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Columbus, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 3 days ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Elkin, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Elkin, NC
  • 3 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)

  • Monroe, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 3 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Columbus, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide / Server Acts Retirement-Life Communities life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Columbus Jun 10, 2025 Dietary Aide / Server Tryon Estates...

Bus Driver/Dietary Aide - Thomasville

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 3 days ago

### Location: Salisbury, NC, 28144 ### Department: Head Start ### Status: Non-Exempt ### Reports To: Transportation Manager ### Schedule: Full-Time Pay: $15.00 - $16.36 per hour Position...

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Leland, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Leland, NC
  • 6 days ago

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

Food Service Aide - Food & Nutrtion Services

  • Washington, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, NC
  • 6 days ago

Food Service Aide - Food & Nutrtion Services Job ID: 976325 Facility: ECUH BEA Campus of ECUH MC Dept: BFT Food & Nutrition Services Location: Washington, NC FT/PT: Part-Time Shift: Not Applicable Reg...

Dining Ambassador/Dietary Aide - 1st shift 7a-3p

  • Burlington, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 7 days ago

JOB TITLE: Dining Ambassador / Dietary Aide DEPARTMENT: Dietary REPORTS TO: Sr....

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • Asheville, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 9 days ago

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities,...

Dietary Aide

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 10 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....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

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