Nutrition Services Aide Jobs

A Nutrition Services Aide plays an essential role in the nutrition industry by providing support in aspects of dietary planning and food service management. They are mainly responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining dietary records, providing patient education on nutritional requirements, and maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation areas. They are also involved in coordinating dietary needs with doctors and dietitians, ensuring that patients or clients receive appropriate meals based on their health conditions or dietary restrictions. These professionals work in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions that provide food services.

To be a Nutrition Services Aide, one needs to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions may require a certification in food handling or nutrition services. They should have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of dietary practices, and proficiency in using kitchen equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial as they often interact with patients, clients, and healthcare providers. Prior to becoming a Nutrition Services Aide, a person may have roles as a kitchen assistant, food service worker, or dietary aide, which would provide them with necessary experience in food handling and preparation, basic nutrition, and dietary services.

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Nutrition Service Aide

  • PA
  • 19 days ago
  • PA
  • 19 days ago

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions...

Lead Food Service Assistant - Sanford Medical Center Fargo - FT

  • Fargo, ND
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 90+ days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Nutrition Services Aide

  • Dell Rapids, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dell Rapids, SD
  • 30+ days ago

The Nutrition Services Aide assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions....

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Nutrition/Endobariatrics

  • Danville, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 27 days ago

Evaluating patients with malnutrition and working with physician and registered dietitian to develop treatment plans....

Catering Assistant - Nutrition Services - PRN

  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 hour ago

Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance....

Food Service Assistant - Haw River Elementary (30 hrs per wk)

  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 hour ago

POSITION TITLE School Nutrition Assistant SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Assigned school SALARY Salary Grade 55 FLSA STATUS Non-exempt REPORTS TO School Nutrition Manager SUPERVISES None WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday...

School Nutrition Assistant Manager

  • Dalton, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dalton, GA
  • 1 hour ago

General Performance Responsibilities: Supervise School Nutrition Program workers ensuring compliance with established food preparation and nutritional standards, as well as budgetary constraints....

Nutrition Aide/Office Aide - Harvest Preparatory Academy

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title/Position: Nutrition Aide/Office Aide Wage/Hour Status: Hourly/At will Evaluator: Director/Principal or Supervisor Site: As assigned Contract Length: 185 Days Qualifications: Education: Graduate...

Food Service Assistant

  • Cudahy, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cudahy, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Lukes South Shore - Food and Nutrition Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PMs = 4:00pm - 7:30pm 2-3 times/week Weekends = PM shift or...

Food Service Worker III Per Diem

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Department: 834000 Dietary Expectations: The job is responsible for nutrition care activities in patient and non-patient care areas....

Food Service Assistant

  • Sheboygan Falls, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sheboygan Falls, WI
  • 1 hour ago

REPORTS TO: Dining Services Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager/Head Chef, the Food Service Assistant will assist in preparing of meals, including serving...

Nutrition Aide

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 hour ago

Louis, Incorporated is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Nutrition Aide in the Head Start/Early Head Start program....

Food Service Worker

  • East Chicago, IN
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Chicago, IN
  • 1 hour ago

Job Responsibilities Serves food neatly and according to hospital food and nutrition standards. Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment....

Nutrition Assistant

  • Greeley, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 3 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Greeley Hospital, US:CO:Greeley Department: GH Food Nutrition FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $18.54 - $24.10 / hour....

Food Service Worker, UPMC McKeesport

  • McKeesport, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • McKeesport, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Carries out job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the service management vision of UPMC McKeesport and the established Nutrition and Food Service Department performance standards....

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Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nutrition Services Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Nutrition Services Aides offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
High School or GED
17.7%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nutrition Services Aides
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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