Dietary Aide Jobs in Texas

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

  • Manvel, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Manvel, TX
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Aide - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking a happy, outgoing and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team at our community of Orchard Park of Southfork, located in Manvel, TX....

Dietary Aide

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 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....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

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

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Laredo, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Laredo, TX
  • 2 days ago

Shift Available: 5:30am - 1:30pm Dietary Aide Bring Joy to Mealtime! Great food. Great company. Great purpose....

Dietary Assistant

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago

Supports Clinical Dietitians in preparing for Nutrition and Cooking Groups....

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

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 2 days ago

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Hours: Rotating shifts...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Kingwood, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingwood, TX
  • 3 days ago

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com Click here for a virtual Facility Tour Position Summary The Dietary Aide is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate...

Dietetic Tech Dietary Services Full Time Days NCB

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

Summary Under general supervision, Dietetic Tech performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to patients nutritional care such as: entering dietary data into the computer, maintaining...

Neonatal Nutrition Technician

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 3 days ago

Jump-start your career as a(an) Neonatal Nutrition Technician today with St. David's North Austin Medical Center. Benefits St....

Neonatal Nutrition Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Jump-start your career as a(an) Neonatal Nutrition Technician today with St. Davids North Austin Medical Center. Benefits St....

Dietary Aide

  • Kingsville, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingsville, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Kingsville, TX Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows...

Dietary Aide-F

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brownsville, TX Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Texas

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Highest Education Level

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