Dietary Aide Jobs in East Providence, RI

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 - (Cafeteria) 40E

  • Care New England Health System
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

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Dietary Aide at Heritage Hills

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Middletown, RI (20 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (20 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 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....

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Dietary Aide dietary

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Southcoast Behavioral Health
  • North Dartmouth, MA (21 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Dartmouth, MA (21 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and...

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Dietary Assistant

  • Lifespan
  • East Providence, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 13 days ago

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, performs a variety of duties involved in the preparation of food for children and staff. Brown University Health employees...

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Diet Aide - (Tray) Per Diem

  • Care New England Health System
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 20 days ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

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Dietary Aide (PT Evenings/Weekends)

  • American Addiction Centers
  • North Kingstown, RI (16 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (16 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 27 days ago

Operation of commercial dishwashing equipment is necessary to perform required duties....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide at Riverview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Coventry, RI (16 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (16 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 29 days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

In Person

Dietary Aide for Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Dietary Aide

  • High Point
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Dietary Aide Program & Location: Meadowbrook Facilities, Brockton Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) Pay Range: $20 - $23.50 per hour (Experience and Education dependent) Status: Part...

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Dietary Aide dietary

  • Life Care Center of Attleboro
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Dietary Aide(Part-Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Assonet, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Assonet, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • Berkshire Healthcare
  • Bristol, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bristol, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Full -Time Dietary Aide, 11:30 am - 7:30 pm....

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Demographic Data for East Providence, RI

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in East Providence, RI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in East Providence, RI 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 East Providence, RI
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%