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

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Pocahontas, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Pocahontas, TN
  • 2 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....

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

  • Compass Group
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 11 hours ago

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

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Center
  • Centerville, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Centerville, TN
  • 18 hours ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Louisville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, TN
  • 1 day ago

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to be responsible for preparing main menu items and various duties in the kitchen, including preparation of various portions of meals, presentation...

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Dietary Aide

  • Covenant
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview Dietary Aide, Food Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts Methodist Overview: Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital...

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Dishwasher / Dietary Aide

  • Regency Retirement Community of Morristown
  • Morristown, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 3 days ago

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis....

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Dietary Aide

  • (Stone River Post Acute) Murfreesboro SNF Healthcare, LLC
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide/Server-Bristol

  • American House Senior Living Communities
  • Bristol, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 5 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....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 8 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Paris, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Paris, TN
  • 14 days ago

Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of Paris is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents....

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AES-Nutrition Technician-5.5 hours (26-27 school year)

  • Arlington Elementary School
  • Lakeland, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Lakeland, TN
  • 14 days ago

Tech 5.5 (26-27 school year) Reports to: School Nutrition Manager and Building Principal Goal: To assist the School Nutrition Manager in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving...

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Dietary Aide- Evenings

  • National HealthCare Corporation
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 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....

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DES Nutrition Technician-5.5 hours

  • Donelson Elementary School
  • Arlington, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 16 days ago

to: School Nutrition Manager and Building Principal Goal: To assist the School Nutrition Manager in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals...

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Dietary Aides/Server

  • Brentwood Operations LLC
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 18 days ago

9045 Church Street East, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Job Description The Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining room...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 18 days ago

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

In Person Part Time

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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
35.9%
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 Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%