Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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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Food Service Worker

  • Newark, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

standards, (i.e JCAHO, DOH, OSHA & SBHCS compliance program) Maintain established policies and procedures, standards and practices in food preparation to achieve departmental objectives in high quality, nutritional...

Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition - Hopewell - FT - Varied

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology....

Food Service Worker - Camden School Nutrition

  • Camden, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!...

Food Service Worker -Part Time -Evening - Hillsborough NJ, Area

  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Crestwood Manor - 50 Legacy Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08759. Schedule: Full...

Food Service Worker U

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 5 days ago

In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients, families and visitors have the best possible nutritional health care experiences....

Food Service Worker -Part Time -Evening - Hillsborough NJ, Area

  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 5 days ago

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

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Crestwood Manor - 50 Legacy Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08759. Schedule : Full time and part...

Nutrition Services Aide

  • Woodstown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodstown, NJ
  • 6 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...

Driver/ Food Service Worker - Haddon Township School Nutrition

  • Westmont, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Westmont, NJ
  • 8 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a clean and valid driver's license. Drive the vehicle into position for loading and unloading. Load the vehicle with product in manner ensuring goods are properly and...

Job Duties Assembles prepared food on trays for general and therapeutic diets; preparesspecial therapeutic nourishments and snacks (e.g., slices fruits, mixes pre-packaged liquid nourishments)....

Food Service Worker

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Schedule:** Part time **Availability:** Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). **Age Requirement:** Must be 18 years or older **Location:** Princeton, NJ **Address:** 240 Nassau Park...

Food Service Worker - Full Time - Day - Hillsborough NJ, Area

  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 9 days ago

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

Food Service Worker II

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago

for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience, Job Overview: Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Gourmet We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Rider Daly's - 2083 Lawrencville Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Note: online applications accepted...

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Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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 in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
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 in New Jersey
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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