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

  • Hayneville, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hayneville, AL
  • 4 hours ago

We are currently seeking Dietary Aides for the Orchard Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center in Hayneville, AL....

Dietary Aide

  • Pell City, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pell City, AL
  • 4 hours ago

Dietary Aide LOCATION Col. Robert L. Howard Veterans Home POSITION Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Come Work With America's Heroes W it is Our Honor to Serve Those Who Served!...

Dietary Aide Part Time

  • Homewood, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Prichard, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Prichard, AL
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Food Service Aide Effective Date: 11/28/2016 Department: Food & Nutrition Services Supervised By: Director of Food & Nutrition Services Supervises: N/A General Description Perform assigned...

Dietary Aide

  • Decatur, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Decatur, AL
  • 5 days ago

Overview 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....

Dishwasher/Dietary Aide

  • Mobile, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 5 days ago

Knollwood Pointe Senior Living Community is seeking a Dishwasher/Dietary Aide to maintain clean, sanitary conditions in the kitchen including all China, silverware, glassware, pots, pans and equipment...

Dietary Assistant- ACOM

  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 days ago

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary May be responsible for cashiering, cooking and serving food to customers in the Bistro with correct details in meal...

Dietary Assistant South eats

  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 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

  • Alabaster, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL
  • 9 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,...

Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago

Full-Time Shifts- 5am-1pm / 12:00pm-8:00pm General Description Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils. DUTIES Essential Duties...

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 11 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Hoover, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 17 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 Cook/ Dietary Aide

  • Florence, AL
  • 21 days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 21 days ago

Dietary Cook Shift Differential 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM $2.50 Needed Dietary Cooks and Dietary Aides Full Time position with vacation, personal time and 401K. Health, Dental and Vision....

Dietary Aide 11am-8pm

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 25 days ago

Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils. Essential Duties Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and...

Dietary Aide

  • Pleasant Grove, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, AL
  • 18 days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart?...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Alabama

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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%