Dietary Aide Jobs in Tennessee

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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Food Service Aide

  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 7 hours ago

We are looking for Cooks to work alongside our Certified Dietary Manager and Registered Dietitian....

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Mountain City, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain City, TN
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking DIETARY/AIDE! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!!...

Dietary Aide

  • Centerville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Centerville, TN
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Bartlett, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 2 days ago

Culinary Aide Position Summary: Meal Plating, Kitchen Clean up. Additional Responsibilities May Include: Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents. Set up of...

Dietary Aide

  • La Follette, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • La Follette, TN
  • 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

  • Selmer, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Selmer, TN
  • 4 days ago

General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietary Assistant FT

  • Winchester, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Winchester, TN
  • 5 days ago

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for you to join our team. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas serves the patients...

Dietary Aide

  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 5 days ago

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

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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Address : Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West - 4220 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205....

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : University of Tennessee Medical Center - 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920....

Diet Tech, Infant Feeding Room

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Dietitians, Infant Feeding Room managers, Lactation Consultants, Nurses, co-workers, and parents to ensure accurate milk and feeding preparation, collection, and storage and to maintain sufficient...

Dietary Aide

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 10 days ago

Dietary Aide - $600 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Full Time or Part-Time Shifts Available. Flexible Schedule....

Dietary Aide

  • Paris, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Paris, TN
  • 11 days ago

Job Details Job Location: West TN Healthcare Henry County - Paris, TN Position Type: FT 80 Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Days Job Category: Health Care...

Dietary Aide

  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 11 days ago

This position is part of the Morning Pointe Operations Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of "partnering with families...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%