Dietary Aide Jobs in Alabama

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

  • Boaz, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Boaz, AL
  • 6 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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 Full Time

  • Phenix City, AL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 15 hours ago

Shift: Varies (primarily 6:00AM - 2:30PM ET but could be needed 11:00AM - 7:30PM ET at times - must be flexible) Position Goal Performs a variety of duties as assigned, focusing on the preparatory...

Dietary Aide PRN

  • Phenix City, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 4 days ago

Shift: Varies - primarily 6:00AM - 2:30PM ET M-F Position Goal Performs a variety of duties as assigned, focusing on the preparatory to feed patients, employees and visitors. Position...

Dietary Assistant/Aide (1p-7p)

  • Cordova, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Cordova, AL
  • 7 days ago

We are in search of a Dietary Aide to join our organization: Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks....

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 14 days ago

We are currently looking for a dietary aide/ dishwasher....

Dietary Aide

  • Mobile, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 14 days ago

We are currently seeking Dietary Aides for the Twin Oaks Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center in Mobile, AL....

Dietary Assistant Tray Line

  • Dothan, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 18 days ago

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary May prepare and portion needed salads, gelatins and cold foods in forms and quantities to meet assigned food service...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 21 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 21 days ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Senior Dietary Aide

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Prepares, assembles, delivers, picks up, or stocks food and supply items accurately. Follows approved recipes with accuracy. Sets up, breaks down, and re-sets work station, using...

Dietary Aide

  • Bridgeport, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, AL
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietary Aide/Cook 20673

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Savard Labor & Marine Dietary Aide/Cook 20673 in Birmingham , Alabama DarrellWalker Workforce a Savard Company is currently hiring a Dietary Aide/Cook to join our team in Birmingham, AL Requirements...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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