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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Diet Aide

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: St. Joseph of the Pines is proud to serve the older adults of the North Carolina Sandhills with a broad range of lifestyle and health...

Dietary Aide

  • Roxboro, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Roxboro, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Overview 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/Asst

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day 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...

Dietary Aide

  • NC
  • 1 day ago
  • NC
  • 1 day 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 - Golden Years Nursing Home

  • Falcon, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Falcon, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Independence Village of Ode Raleigh is seeking a dynamic and energetic Server to join our team. We are a premier Independent Living senior community committed to providing an exceptional dining...

Diet Aide- Part Time

  • New Bern, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 2 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...

Dietary Aide (Avery Campus)

  • Crossnore, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Crossnore, NC
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide Location/Schedule: Crossnore, NC (onsite position); Typical hours are 1st shift, 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday-Friday....

Dietetic Assistant - Hillsborough

  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietetic Assistant (Per Diem) - Trayline

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago

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

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

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: WakeMed Raleigh - 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610....

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Aide HCC

  • Brevard, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 6 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...

Food & Nutrition Aide

  • Ahoskie, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Ahoskie, NC
  • 6 days 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/Cook

  • Flat Rock, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Flat Rock, NC
  • 7 days ago

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

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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
29.9%
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 North Carolina
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%