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

  • Reston, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 8 hours 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Danville, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 23 hours 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....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Salem, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Salem VA HCS Nutrition and Food Service Line is looking for a motivated and skilled worker to fill their open Health Technician (Dietetic) position.To qualify for this position, applicants must...

Diet Aide (Part-time)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

COVID Vaccines are strongly encouraged, but not required. SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr. Winchester VA 22603 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Diet Aide...

Dietary Aide

  • Grundy, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Grundy, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Grundy, VA Salary Range : Undisclosed Dietary Aide At Heritage Hall, we regard patients as cherished members of our extended family....

Dietetic Technician / Dsa III

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) as established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or must be...

Dietary Aide - FT

  • Lake Ridge, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Ridge, VA
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for full-time Dietary Aides!...

Dietary Aide (Food & Nutrition Aide)

  • Clintwood, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Clintwood, VA
  • 5 days ago

If you are a Food Servier - 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

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

As an Atlantic Shores Dietary Aide team member, you will work together with the Dietary team to make sure that our residents have an enjoyable dining experience....

Food & Nutrition Aide

  • Blackstone, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Blackstone, VA
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Blackstone, VA Salary Range : Undisclosed Dietary Aide- Server At Heritage Hall, we regard patients as cherished members of our extended family....

Dietary Aide

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Dietary Aide - Food & Nutritional Services - Part-time

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 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
  • 17 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 17 days ago

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

Diet Aide- Part Time

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Advise athletes on sport specific nutrition strategies to optimize performance and recovery....

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