Dietary Aide Jobs in Oregon

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 - Relief (2 Positions)

  • Wallowa, OR
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wallowa, OR
  • 14 hours ago

DIET AIDE - RELIEF (2 POSITIONS) Category: Nutritional Services Department: Nutritional Services Status: Relief Description: At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect...

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department....

Dietary Aide (Weekend Availability Required)

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Overview 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

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

The Dietary Aideposition ensures the sanitary conditions of the cooking and dining areas. Thisposition helps to assemble meal trays and assists in preparation and serving ofmeals to our residents....

Dietary Aide Full-Time -Avamere Clackamas in Gladstone OR

  • Gladstone, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Gladstone, OR
  • 4 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required....

Dietary Aide

  • Lebanon, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Lebanon, OR
  • 6 days ago

Overview 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 Technician 0.6 FTE Day

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago

Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Nutrition or Healthcare. 1 year Work experience in the healthcare field....

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

  • Gresham, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 9 days ago

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars 1410 NE Cleveland Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030 $16.50 - $20.94 an hour Prestige Care - Huntington Terrace Senior Living 378 reviews $16.50...

Dietary Aide

  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required....

Dietary Aide

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 10 days ago

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

Dietary Aide Part Time

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 12 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

6.5 Hour Per Day Nutrition Services Worker I

  • Eugene, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 13 days ago

Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a 6.5 hour per day Nutrition Services Worker for the Nutrition Services program, location to be determined....

Dietary Aide Full Time

  • Molalla, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Molalla, OR
  • 14 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Diet Aide

  • Bend, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 17 days ago

Typical Pay Range: $20.11 - $25.14 Swing Shift Differential - $2.50/hr Night Shift Differential - $5.50/hr Weekend Differential - $2.00/hr DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Food Services Department is a...

Dietary Aide Server

  • Beaverton, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR
  • 17 days ago

The facility is searching for a caring and reliable Dietary Aide Server....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Oregon

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Highest Education Level

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