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

  • Eden, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Eden, NC
  • 2 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Leland, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Leland, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Dietary Aide | Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health | Leland, North Carolina About the Job: Schedule: 6am-2pm, 3 days/week, days vary The Dietary Aide maintains kitchen areas in a clean, safe, sanitary...

Food & Nutrition Aide - Food & Nutrition Services

  • Ahoskie, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Ahoskie, NC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Food Service Nutrition Aide is responsible for preparing food, performing setup, stocking, clerical, cashier and money-management tasks in the retail areas for RCH patient and patrons...

Dietary Aide - Golden Years Nursing Home

  • Falcon, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Falcon, NC
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietetic Technician

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

The Level 2 Dietetic Technician, in addition to the responsibilities/duties of Level 1, may assist the Clinical Dietitian with clinical nutrition care including family/patient diet education....

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...

Dietetic Assistant - Trayline/Runner

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2 days ago

Summary: This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient and satisfactory delivery of adequate nutrition....

Dietary Aide HCC

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 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...

Dietetic Technician

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

The Level 2 Dietetic Technician, in addition to the responsibilities/duties of Level 1, may assist the Clinical Dietitian with clinical nutrition care including family/patient diet education....

Diet Technician

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 3 days ago

The value you'll bring to the team: Performs menu editing tasks as assigned and approved by the Registered Dietitian. Assembles daily meal production Tally sheets for food production personnel....

Dietetic Technician - Tate Lab

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 3 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Kernersville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position....

Dietetic Technician I

  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) at Moore Regional Hospital, located in Pinehurst, NC....

Permanent Dietary Services Dietetic Technician

  • Statesville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Dietary Services Dietetic Technician job in Statesville, North Carolina paying Based on experience. This is a 104 week contract position...

Dietary Aide - Liberty Commons Of Columbus County

  • Whiteville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Whiteville, NC
  • 5 days ago

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

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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
10.7%
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 North Carolina
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%