Dietary Aide Jobs in Arkansas

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 Tech (Cook)

  • Trumann, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumann, AR
  • 1 day ago

Help prepare young children with special needs for meaningful lives by providing assistance in all areas throughout the day! If you want to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children...

Dietary Aide

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and...

Dietary Aide

  • Barling, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Barling, AR
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen,...

Diet Tech

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Diet Tech

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 9 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 9 days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 10 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 10 days ago

Dietary Aide Dietary Aide Fayetteville, AR Description The Bungalows at Fayetteville is seeking Dietary Aides to join their team!...

Dietary Aide - Dietary Department

  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago

Dietary Aide - Dietary Department Russellville, Arkansas Req IDSHIFT026732 Post DateFeb. 26, 2025 CategoryEnvironmental and Food Service FacilitySaint Mary's Regional Health System Responsible for all...

Dietary Aide/Cook - Dietary Dept

  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago

Responsible for all organization and sanitation of the dish room. All shelves and racks in the dish room are to be cleaned and sanitized. All pots and pans are to be cleaned and placed in their...

Dietary Aide - Dietary Department

  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 13 days ago

Responsible for all organization and sanitation of the dish room. All shelves and racks in the dish room are to be cleaned and sanitized. All pots and pans are to be cleaned and placed in their...

Dietary Aide

  • Prairie Grove, AR
  • 17 days ago
  • Prairie Grove, AR
  • 17 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....

Dietary Aide/Cook - Behavioral Health Care Facility (Full-Time)

  • Springdale, AR
  • 20 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 20 days ago

Dietary Aide/Cook - Behavioral Healthcare of the Ozarks Facility, Springdale, Arkansas About Perimeter Behavioral Health Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare...

Food Service Aide

  • Osceola, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary aides typically have to consider health-related situations when preparing meals and recipes safely....

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Benton, AR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Benton, AR
  • 60+ days ago

Per diem Dietary Aide needed for weekends and some weekday work. The Dietary Aide assists with the Dietary Cook in food preparation and care within dietary guidelines and specifications....

Dietary Assistant/Aide

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 90+ 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....

Dietetic Technician

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago

The Dietetic Technician Level I is responsible for assisting in planning and implementing nutritional programs and services in the hospital....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Arkansas

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Highest Education Level

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