Dietary Aide Jobs in Edmonds, WA

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 - Nutrition Services

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 15 hours ago

Consistently demonstrates excellent customer service maintaining compassion and empathy at all times. Assemble and deliver patient, visitor and caregiver meal orders in a high-volume, fast-paced...

Dietary Aide - FT

  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide: Skilled Nursing/Nursing Home Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm Off Tuesdays and Sundays Wage: $17-$20 DOE The primary responsibility of a Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions...

Dietary Aide/Helper

  • Edmonds, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 4 days ago

We're currently looking for a passionate and skilled Dietary Aide/Helper to help provide exceptional care to our residents. Why Work Here?...

Dietary Aide - DIETA025601

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide****Status:** Part-time**Wage:** $19/hour**Location:** Richmond Beach Rehab - 19235 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177**Apply at Teamavamere.com**"Our team is rich in culture and diversity,...

Dietary Aide

  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join The Terrace at Beverly Lake A Memory Care Residence community located in Everett, Washington....

Dietary Aide

  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 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

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide Compensation $22.09 per hour Job Type : Part Time DESCRIPTION $22.09 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (On Call)

  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Everett, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : COLBY - 1700 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201 Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Edmonds, WA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Edmonds, WA 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 Edmonds, WA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%