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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Dietary Aide Part-Time Coos Bay, OR - DIETA026630

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 1 day ago

Job Listing ID: 4300318 Job Title: Dietary Aide Part-Time Coos Bay, OR - DIETA026630 Application Deadline: 07/27/2025Job Location: Coos Bay Date Posted: 06/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 25 Shift: Day...

Dietary Aide - Avamere Court at Keizer - DIETA026619

  • Keizer, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Keizer, OR
  • 1 day ago

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

Travel Dietary Aide - $1,720 per week

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 2 days ago

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Dietary Aide for a travel job in Coos Bay, Oregon....

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 2 days ago

On-Call Dietary Aide $15-$17.00/hr DOE POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department....

Dietary Aide - Part-time - DIETA026575

  • Tigard, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a caring and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team....

Health Technician - Dietetic

  • Roseburg, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseburg, OR
  • 3 days ago

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) of the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon, serving as a Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) Associate, providing...

Dietary Aide

  • Lebanon, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Lebanon, OR
  • 3 days ago

Friday, Saturday, Sundays - 7am - 7pm Full-time JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aideposition ensures the sanitary conditions of the cooking and dining areas. Thisposition helps to assemble meal trays and...

Dietary Aide at Stoneybrook Assisted Living

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 5 days ago

Perks and Benefits*: Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000 Access to earned wages prior to payday Generous PTO Plan...

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Tigard, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 7 days ago

Dietary Aide to join our team....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call)

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for on call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: Portland Medical - 4805 North East Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213....

Dietary Aide

  • Scappoose, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Scappoose, OR
  • 9 days ago

Avalon Care Center Scappoose is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our outstanding team! $15.00 - $17.50 /hr On Call openings! Come join our team!...

Server (Dietary Aide)

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago

We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at: www.deerfieldvillageseniorliving.com/about/meet-our-team As a Dietary Aide you’re responsible for creating a safe, comfortable and pleasant...

Dietary Aide - Avamere at Waterford/Three Fountains

  • Medford, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Medford, OR
  • 11 days ago

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

FT Dietary Aide

  • Lebanon, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Lebanon, OR
  • 11 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

  • Pendleton, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Pendleton, OR
  • 16 days ago

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

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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
10.8%
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 Oregon
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%