Dietary Aide Jobs in Oklahoma

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 (Days)

  • OSU Medical Center
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 4 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 4 hours ago

This positon assists in the kitchen area prior to, and after meals are served to patients. Assists with serving Cafeteria customers consisting of visitors and employees. Assist in maintaining...

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Cook/ Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher

  • Red Bud Assisted Living
  • Perkins, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Perkins, OK
  • 6 days ago

Wash and sanitize food preparation equipment, utensils, floors, and all dishes, flatware, and trays. Follow established routines and instructions for meal preparation and service....

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Dietary Aide Full Time

  • UnitedSurgical
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 12 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 12 days ago

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Dietary Aide!...

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Dietary Aide

  • Midwest Health
  • Owasso, OK
  • 26 days ago
  • Owasso, OK
  • 26 days ago

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The Dietary aide assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served....

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Dietary Aide

  • PACS
  • Haywood, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Haywood, OK
  • 30+ 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

  • Southwest LTC
  • Lawton, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawton, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide Willow Park Healthcare Center - Lawton, OK 73505 Apply Apply Description The Dietary Aide assists in preparing, serving, and delivering meals to residents, ensuring compliance with dietary...

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Dietary Aide

  • Spanish Cove Retirement Village
  • Yukon, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yukon, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Job Title: Dietary Aide Department: Dietary Essential Employee Position: Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather....

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Dietary Aide-Part Time

  • Golden Oaks Village of Stillwater
  • Stillwater, OK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stillwater, OK
  • 45+ days ago

Wash and sanitize food preparation equipment, utensils, floors, and all dishes, flatware, and trays. Follow established routines and instructions for meal preparation and service....

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Dietary Aide (Midshift)

  • OSU Medical Center
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago

This position assists in the kitchen area prior to, and after meals are served to patients. Assists with serving Cafeteria customers consisting of visitors and employees. Assist in maintaining...

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Dietary Aide

  • Covenant Retirement Communities & CovenantCare at Home
  • Bixby, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bixby, OK
  • 90+ days ago

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Covenant Living of Bixby is seeking a Full-time Dining Service Aide. This position is responsible for providing efficient and courteous service to residents and...

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Demographic Data for Oklahoma

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Oklahoma

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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