Dietary Aide Jobs in Columbus, OH

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

  • Mission Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!...

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PT Dietary Aide

  • (Dublin Post Acute) Dublin SNF Healthcare, LLC
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

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Dietary Aide

  • LionStone Care
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 days ago

The Dietary Aide plays an essential role in promoting health and well-being through nutritious meals....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Dietary Aide

  • Gardant
  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

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Dietary Aide

  • Norwich Springs Health Campus
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 18 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

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Dietary Aide

  • Violet Springs Health Campus
  • Pickerington, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Pickerington, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 19 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

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Dietary Aide

  • Smiths Mill Health Campus
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

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Diet Tech

  • Saber Health Group
  • London, OH (24 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • London, OH (24 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job is to plan and deliver nutritional care to residents in accordance with the physicians orders and with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines...

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Dietary Aide

  • NewVista Behavioral Health
  • Columbus, OH (11 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (11 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

THE ROLE: As Dietary Aide, you will ensure that residents food service needs are met in a timely, accurate, and compassionate manner....

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Dietetic Technician (Part-Time)

  • The Emily Program
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago

education materials per nutrition department and agency guidelines Coordinates the day-to-day ordering of external meal purchases with the assigned meal plans in partnership with registered dietitian...

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Dietetic Technician Registered - Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program and Complex Health Care

  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago

Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Dietetic Technician Registered, (DTR) or Registration Eligible with completion of exam within 3 months of hire, required....

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Dietary Aide- 2nd shift

  • Gardant
  • Westerville, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westerville, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Columbus, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Columbus, OH
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%