Dietary Aide Jobs in Media, PA

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

  • Bryn Athyn, PA (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bryn Athyn, PA (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities The Dietary Aide provides food service assistance in the nursing center to ensure our patients/residents' dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and...

Food Service Aide - Per Diem - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

  • Darby, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Darby, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule: rotating shifts, must be flexible to work every other weekend Per Diem - no set schedule, rotating schedule Shift: days The main duties of our Dietary Aides are to complete daily responsibilities...

Dietary Aide

  • Lansdale, PA (22 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansdale, PA (22 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview 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

  • Blue Bell, PA (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Blue Bell, PA (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Normandy Farms Estates is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position! Job Type : Part-Time Shift: Varied schedule based on need....

Dietary Aide Full-Time Dietary Aide (11:30 AM 8:00 PM, Every Other Weekend)

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate effectively with the dietary team to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Institutional food service experience is a plus....

Dietetic Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago

setting or WIC program - Preferred * Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTR), Commission on Dietetic Registrations - Required Submit your resume to us today for consideration of the *Dietetic Tech* opening...

Dietary Aide

  • Havertown, PA (7 miles from Media, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Havertown, PA (7 miles from Media, PA)
  • 10 days ago

We are currently looking to fill Full and Part Time Dietary Aide positions....

Dietary Aide

  • Haverford, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Haverford, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 14 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Food & Nutrition Aide PD - Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Provides assistance in all Food and Nutrition Services functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Dietary Aide (250574) Dietary Aide - (250574) Assembles, serves, and preps patient and retail food products. Cleans and sanitizes all related equipment using the appropriate methods....

Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Schwenksville, PA (23 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schwenksville, PA (23 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Hockessin, DE (16 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hockessin, DE (16 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Dietary Aide....

Dietetic Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

What you will do Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Food Service Aide may be responsible for some and/or all of the following functions some and/or all of the time under the assignment and direction of...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Media, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Media, PA 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
9.9%
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 Media, PA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%