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 Assistant

  • University, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • University, VA
  • 3 days ago

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in...

Food & Nutrition Aide

  • Blackstone, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Blackstone, VA
  • 3 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....

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Irvington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvington, VA
  • 3 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...

Diet Technician

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 4 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Dietary Aide

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Petersburg, 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....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Abingdon, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 9 days ago

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

Dietary Aide VA

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

Position summary As a dietary aide you will be part of the Dietary team. You are responsible for ensuring our residents have meals that have been prepared based on special diets and needs....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

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

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions. + Location: Morrison Healthcare at UVA - 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 Note...

Dietary Aide

  • Salem, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 10 days ago

Friendship is looking for Part-Time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA....

Dietary Aide (Food & Nutrition Aide)

  • Clintwood, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Clintwood, VA
  • 11 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

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago

Title: Dietary Aide State Role Title: Dietary Aide Hiring Range: $34,933 Pay Band: 1 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov Recruitment...

Substitute School Nutrition Services Worker - All Locations

  • Henrico, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Henrico, VA
  • 20 days ago

Nutrition Services Worker - All Locations Location Henrico, VA, US Organization Name HCPS - School Nutrition Services About Us Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public...

Dietary Aide

  • New Market, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • New Market, VA
  • 25 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 30+ 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/Asst

  • Leesburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Leesburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities North Spring's Dietary Department is currently welcoming PRN Dietary Aides!...

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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
10.8%
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 Virginia
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%