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

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance....

Dietary Aide-F (72752)

  • San Diego, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, TX
  • 9 hours ago

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

PRN Diet Tech

  • Texarkana, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 9 hours ago

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Alamo, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Alamo, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Dietary Aide Bring Joy to Mealtime! Great food. Great company. Great purpose. If you love making people smile through delicious meals and compassionate service, we want you on our team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Red Oak, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Red Oak, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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 Assistant FT

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 21 hours 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 Aide PT

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

As a Dietary Aide at Liberty House, you will work under the direct supervision of the Dietary Manager to provide overall service to the residents of Liberty House Assisted Living and the Health Care...

PRN Diet Tech

  • Texarkana, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 1 day ago

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Italy, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Italy, TX
  • 1 day ago

Starting Rate: $11.50 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...

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

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

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

Diet Tech

  • Texarkana, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 2 days ago

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members....

Dietetic Tech NICU Full Time Nights NCB

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus based on Experience Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to patients nutritional care such as: entering dietary...

Dietary Aide

  • Bonham, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Bonham, TX
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Aide LOCATION Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home POSITION Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Come Work With America's Heroes W it is Our Honor to 'Serve Those Who Served!'...

Neonatal Nutrition Technician

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

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

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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
29.9%
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 Texas
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%