Dietary Technician Jobs in East Windsor, NJ

A Dietary Technician plays a crucial role in the nutrition industry by working in tandem with dietitians to plan, implement, and oversee nutritional programs and diets for individuals in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. They evaluate the dietary needs of patients, monitor their food and fluid intake, counsel on nutritional health and dietary habits, and ensure the safety and sanitary preparation of meals. They also manage food service operations and play a pivotal role in educating patients and their families about appropriate diets for their health conditions.

Dietary Technicians should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. They should have an in-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics, and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical diet plans. They should also have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and families. In terms of qualifications, a Dietary Technician is required to have an associate's degree in dietetic technology, nutrition, or a related field, and many employers prefer candidates who are certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Prior to becoming a Dietary Technician, a person may work as a Dietetic Clerk, Nutrition Assistant, or a Food Service Worker.

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Dietary Aide - Per Diem

  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

What You Will Do: Dietary Aides are to complete daily responsibilities that may include meal assembly, cold food preparation, utility and dish room functions, and preparing coffee and other drinks in...

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Eatontown, NJ (24 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (24 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

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Dietary Aide - Full Time - Day

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. Excellent customer service skills....

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Dietary Aide

  • AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
  • South Plainfield, NJ (18 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (18 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Requirement Must have a high School diploma or equivalent Dietary experience in a health care environment along with knowledge of basic health and nutrition preferred....

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Dietary Aide

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 16 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...

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Dietary Aide

  • Springpoint Senior Living
  • Manalapan, NJ (9 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (9 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Springpoint at Manalapan is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to join our team! Springpoint at Manalapan is a Springpoint Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in...

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Hamilton, NJ (12 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (12 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Now Hiring - Dietary Aide - Hamilton, NJ CareOne at Hamilton Salary Range $16 - $17.50 Per Hour The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the Nutrition...

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Dietary Aide at Hopewell Post Acute and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • East Windsor, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions takes personal pride in serving our communities with our Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services, and the standards of excellence we maintain are reflective of...

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Dietary Aide for Lawrence Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (9 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (9 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions takes personal pride in serving our communities with our Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services, and the standards of excellence we maintain are reflective of...

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Dietary Aide

  • Pinnacle Dietary Global
  • Freehold, NJ (14 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (14 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

. · Keeps food preparation areas sanitized and orderly. · Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping, and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing. · Brews...

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Dietary Aide/Dishwasher Part time

  • Waterfront Rehabilitation
  • Raritan, NJ (17 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (17 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

WATERFRONT is an exceptional team-oriented company where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. Join our wonderful nursing team today! Competitive Rates....

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Dietary Aide

  • Saber Health Group
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: The primary purpose of your job is to assist in food preparation and service while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas as directed by the Food Service...

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Dietary Aide

  • Autumn Healthcare
  • Scotch Plains, NJ (23 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Scotch Plains, NJ (23 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains is an exceptional team-oriented company where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. Join our wonderful Food...

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Dietary Aide

  • Masonic Village at Burlington
  • Burlington, NJ (23 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlington, NJ (23 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintains a clean bistro kitchen by sweeping mopping, dishwashing, and cleaning bistro equipment on every shift. Cleans floors and walls in the bistro....

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Lead Dietary Aide

  • Trinity Health
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from East Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA Position Purpose: The Lead Dietary Aide is responsible for critical kitchen operations for the hospital's Food & Nutrition department....

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in East Windsor, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in East Windsor, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Technicians in East Windsor, NJ
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%