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

  • Matthews, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Matthews, 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • moments ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • moments ago

TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee....

Dietary Aide, Part-Time $600 SIGN ON BONUS

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 hours ago

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our culinary team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 23 hours 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...

Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

  • Brevard, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 23 hours ago

JOB PURPOSE: The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor....

Server/Dietary Aide

  • Mooresville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mooresville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Walk-in Wednesdays! Come interview with a member of our team -- no appointment needed! TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than forty amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused...

Diet Aide- Part Time

  • Spencer, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Spencer, NC
  • 1 day 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 Assistant

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Summary: Under moderate supervision and in collaboration with clinical staff, the Dietary Assistant performs a range of tasks to ensure that patients receive accurate and efficient delivery of adequate nutrition...

Nutrition Technician NICU: 6AM - 4:30PM

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago

Overview The Nutrition Technician NICU, working under close supervision, assists with the organization, preparation, and maintenance of human milk and formula to neonatal patients and pediatric patients...

Dietary Aide

  • Columbus, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 2 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 2 days 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)

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

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

Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience....

Dietetic Assistant - Hillsborough

  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Aide - Oak Forest Health & Rehab Center

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 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...

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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
9.8%
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%