Dietary Aide Jobs in Madison, WI

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

  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

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 (Part-Time)

  • Evansville, WI (22 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, WI (22 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Our Evansville Manor facility is seeking amazing Dietary Aide!...

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Edgerton, WI (21 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Edgerton, WI (21 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Edgerton Hospital - 11101 North Sherman Road, Edgerton, WI 53534....

Dietary Aide

  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 16 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Nutrition Technician

  • Madison, WI
  • 22 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 22 days ago

Clerk, or other nutrition related work Required Licenses & Certifications Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration...

Dietary Aide

  • Cottage Grove, WI (10 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, WI (10 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 25 days ago

Job position description: As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction during dining service....

0000 Facility - Dietary Aide

  • Madison, WI
  • 25 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 25 days ago

Our Dietary Aides are responsible for routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility....

Dietary Aide II (East Madison)

  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Assists with pre-meal preparation in the dining room or for serving in the households. Does clean up of dining room or household kitchen including to resetting for next meal....

Dietary Aide

  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will be part of the food service department supporting the nutritional needs of patients and staff....

Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide

  • Madison, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Madison, Wisconsin Schedule: Per Diem Shifts: day: 5:30a-2:00pm or 6:00am-2:30pm 10:30a-7pm or 2pm-7pm Estimated: 1-2 days per week Select...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Madison, WI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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