Dietary Aide Jobs in Calera, AL

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 Part Time

  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 2 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Alabaster, AL (8 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL (8 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Smile, Youve Found Us! Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply. We build on trust, respect,...

Dietary Aide

  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 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

  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 18 days ago

Position: Part-Time and Per Diem Dietary Aide Location: Galleria Woods Senior Living, Hoover, Alabama Pay Rate: $12.50 - $13.50 per hour Shifts: Part time: Every other weekend from 6:00-2:00....

Dietary Aide

  • Pelham, AL (13 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pelham, AL (13 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range: $12.00 - $15.38 Hourly Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart?...

Dietary Aide

  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 27 days ago

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center Dietary Aide in Homewood , Alabama Elite Rehabilitation and Care Center in Vestavia Hills is home to Independent residents as well as seniors needing short term...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Brookwood Baptist Medical Center - 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Calera, AL

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Highest Education Level

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