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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Dietary Aide

  • Cumberland, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 9 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 15 per hour 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

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Summary:# ### The diet technician processes diet orders and the provision of food to fulfill diet orders for meals, snacks and supplements.# The diet technician leads the foodservice workers to...

Diet Aide - (Tray) 11.25E

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 4 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....

Dietary Assistant

  • Newport, RI (22 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newport, RI (22 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 days ago

Summary: Performs a variety of duties to set-up distribute and recover patient meal trays efficiently and accurately. Assembles distributes and/or serves meals for the cafeteria and special...

Dietary Aide Part-Time or PRN Newport OR - DIETA026352

  • Newport, RI (22 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newport, RI (22 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago

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

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago

Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day! Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier...

Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide)

  • Fall River, MA (14 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (14 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 24 days ago

We are searching for a talented Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide) *$200 new hire sign-on bonus for this position....

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Assonet, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Assonet, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 27 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Dietary Aide

  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietetic Technician

  • East Providence, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 60+ days ago

Assists with basic patient nutrition education activities nutrition education classes unit projects hospital bulletin boards and informal meal coaching....

WIH-Diet Aide - (Tray)40D

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ 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....

Dietary Technician, Lead - RWMC

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Education:#High School Diploma or GED Experience:#Previous Nutrition Assistant experience required. Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and back of the house kitchen operations....

Dietary Aide

  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Diet Aide (Cafeteria) Per Diem

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 90+ 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....

Dietetic Technician PD

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Provides nutrition interventions/plans of care (e.g. menu correction diet education) as designed and directed by the Clinical Dietitian....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in East Providence, RI

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Highest Education Level

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