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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Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • Frisco, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 12 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic Part-Time Dietary Aide to join our healthcare & food service team in Frisco, TX....

Dietary Aide

  • Abilene, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 30+ 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....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) ( Full Time)

  • Longview, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 22 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position....

Dietary Aide

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Windsor Arbor View - Edinburg, TX Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified...

Dietary Aide

  • Rockwall, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockwall, TX
  • 2 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff, and assists in various processes related to the preparation and delivery of meals....

Server/Dietary Aide

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 2 days ago

Lewisville Estates Senior Living Community is seeking Servers/Dietary Aides to provide high quality service to all our residents at all times....

Dietary Aide

  • Sweetwater, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Sweetwater, TX
  • 3 days ago

Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire Medical / Dental / Vision Care Early Pay FSA / HSA / 401k Educational Advancement /...

Dietary Aide-P

  • Longview, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Longview, TX Position Type : PRN Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Flex Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary...

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER I (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Posting ID: 1236Location(s): CHILD NUTRITION SERVICESEmployment Type: Full TimePosted Date: 06/09/2025Deadline: 06/26/2025Pay...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities POSITION PURPOSE: To wash dishes by hand and/or machine; keep work area clean; set-up and clean other food service areas; stock inventory; and any other duties as assigned by...

Dietary Aide Assistant FT

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Must be familiar with the operation of food service equipment. Must have a working knowledge of food sanitation; knows acceptable techniques in handling and...

Dietary Assistant PT 2 BA

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Community: Querencia at Barton Creek Address: 2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78735 Pay Range $15.00-$19.05+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create...

Dietary Aide PRN

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Mansfield Medical Lodge - Mansfield, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Description Job description JOB TITLE: DIETARY AIDE RESPONSIBLE TO: Dietary Manager RESPONSIBILITIES...

Dietary Aide - FT

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

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

Dietary Aide

  • Bay City, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Bay City, TX
  • 5 days ago

Aides to join our team!...

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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%