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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Dietary Aide

  • Copperhill, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Copperhill, TN
  • 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....

Dietary Aide - Castalian Springs TN

  • Castalian Springs, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Castalian Springs, TN
  • 1 day ago

JOB TITLE : Dietary Aide / Cook, FT LOCATION : Castalian Springs, TN SCHEDULE: 1st Shift ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned....

Dietary Aide

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 1 day ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Hermitage, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Hermitage, TN
  • 3 days ago

Nutrition Department....

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

  • Memphis, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • McMinnville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • McMinnville, TN
  • 3 days ago

DIETARY AIDE for NHC MCMINNVILLE Don't miss this great opportunity for to join our team at NHC HealthCare McMinnville working as a Dietary Aide!...

Dietary Aide

  • Athens, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 8 days ago

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

Dietary Aide / Dishwasher

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service....

Dietetic Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 9 days ago

Provides evidence-based nutrition education, guidance and training as assigned by the RDN or operations leaders to meet basic clinical needs, promote overall health & wellness, educate personnel, interns...

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Website: We are currently looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals....

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

**Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Dietary Aide you want with your current employer?...

Dietary Aide

  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 10 days ago

Evening Shift: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND: Full Time: This position is part of the Morning Pointe Operations Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Ashland City, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Ashland City, TN
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking people who want to make a difference as a Dietary Aide!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

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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
29.8%
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 Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%