Dietary Aide Jobs in South Dakota

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

  • Yankton, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 4 days 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....

Food Nutrition Aide II Nutrition Services PRN

  • Agar, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Agar, SD
  • 1 day ago

Location: Avera Oahe Manor Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience....

Dietary Aide - Part Time Evenings

  • Brookings, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 4 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition....

Dietary Aide - Full Time Days

  • Brookings, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 4 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition....

Nutrition Technician - PRN

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago

Processes supplement and tube feeding orders. Completes calorie counts. Works intricately with dietitians. Serves as a liaison between dietitians and nutritional service department....

Dietary Aide

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 20 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 20 days ago

How you will make an impact: As a Dietary Aide at Trail Ridge Senior Living Community, you will help create a high-quality dining experience for residents and visitors by assisting with meal preparation...

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

  • Hot Springs, SD
  • 25 days ago
  • Hot Springs, SD
  • 25 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in South Dakota

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Highest Education Level

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