Dietary Aide Jobs in Virginia

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 Supervisor

  • VA
  • 1 day ago
  • VA
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge in meal preparation and serving to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to dietary requirements....

Dietary Assistant - PT - NO WEEKENDS

  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago

Come join our awesome team as a Dietary assistant with Mary Marshall Assisted Living. We are offer great benefits and an excellent working environment! Join our team and discover why Volunteers of...

Dietary Aide

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion...

Dietary Aide - Tappahannock Hospital - PRN

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion...

Dietary Aide

  • Reston, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 3 days ago

Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian. Assists with food preparation as directed....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Hampton, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 5 days ago

Overview 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 - Tappahannock Hospital - PRN

  • Tappahannock, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tappahannock, VA
  • 5 days ago

Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion...

Dietary Aide

  • Tappahannock, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tappahannock, VA
  • 5 days ago

Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion...

Dietary Aide

  • Brookneal, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Brookneal, VA
  • 6 days ago

If you are a Food Server/Dietary Aide who enjoys ensuring healthy, nutritious meals are available to help our community with their healing and well-being then we want to hear from you!...

Dietary Aide - Food and Nutritional Services - Evenings

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Dietary Aide 1 has one of the following primary assignments but is expected to be able to perform all assignments on an as needed basis: To prepare patient trays in accordance with dietary restrictions...

Dietary Aide-Chantilly Heights

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 9 days ago

Chantilly Heights Senior Living is looking for a full time Dietary Aide with flexible hours and weekend availability!...

Dietary Aide (PRN)

  • Manassas, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 9 days ago

BIRMINGHAM GREEN Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities Dietary Aide On-Call Position (PRN) 2 - 3 days per week/any 5 hours per day and alternating weekends New Weekend Differential Rate Become...

Dietary Aide

  • New Market, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Market, VA
  • 10 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11 days ago

The Nutrition Services Aide II primary responsibility is to serve as a Nutrition Service Aide....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Virginia
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%