Dietary Aide Jobs in South Carolina

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

  • Life Care Center
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 7 hours ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • White Oak Management
  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 hours ago

Job DetailsJob Location: White Oak of Charleston - Charleston, SC 29406Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Category: Food Service- DietaryApply now for interview...

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Dietary Aide (Full-Time) - Legacy of North Myrtle Beach

  • Navion Senior Solutions
  • Little River, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Little River, SC
  • 1 day ago

Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to assist in the preparation, oversight, and serving of meals....

In Person Full Time

Diet Aide

  • Ernest Health
  • Cayce, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 1 day ago

Additional Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Rains, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Rains, SC
  • 1 day ago

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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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 3 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location: Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule....

In Person Full Time

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location : Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule....

In Person Full Time

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Piedmont Medical Center - 222 South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29732....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide HCC

  • PruittHealth
  • Ridgeway, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Ridgeway, SC
  • 6 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions....

In Person Full Time

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group, North America
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions....

In Person Full Time

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : McLeod Carolina Forest - 101 McLeod Health Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579....

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 8 days ago

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

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Dietary Aides and Cooks

  • White Oak Management
  • Newberry, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Newberry, SC
  • 9 days ago

Aides and Cooks for our White Oak of Newberry location!!...

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Dietary Aide

  • (Chandler Creek Post Acute) Greer Community Healthcare, LLC
  • Greer, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 10 days ago

Aide, you will assist in meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations to ensure residents receive high-quality meals in a clean and safe dining environment....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in South Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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