Dietary Aide Jobs in Colorado

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

  • Holyoke, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Holyoke, CO
  • 90+ 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 II

  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago

We are currently hiring for a PRN Dietary Aide to work within our Nutrition Services Department....

Dietary Aide

  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 hours ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Nutrition Services Worker - Reunion Elementary

  • Brighton, CO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brighton, CO
  • 16 hours ago

Nutrition Services Worker - Reunion Elementary JobID: 9455 Position Type: Nutrition Services - School Food Program/Nutrition Services Helper Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: Reunion Elementary Date...

Nutrition Services Worker-Carbon Valley Academy

  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago

Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Leadership Team Nutrition Services Mission Creating a welcoming environment that supports the education & well-being of students through nutrition....

Lead Nutrition Technician

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. (30%) Assist in researching food, nutrition...

Nutrition Services Worker - Pennock Elementary

  • Brighton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Brighton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Nutrition Services Worker - Pennock Elementary JobID: 9440 Position Type: Nutrition Services - School Food Program/Nutrition Services Helper Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Pennock Elementary Date Available...

Food Service Technician

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 8 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo Department: Dietary FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Day and Evening Rotation Pay: $17.65/ hour. Summary:...

Diet Aide- Part Time

  • Walsenburg, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Walsenburg, CO
  • 8 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Dietary Aide

  • Greeley, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 8 days ago

In your Dietary Aide role, you will have the unique opportunity to enhance the overall nutrition of our residents in the community....

Dietary Aide (Dining Services II) - Rifle

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago

Dietary Aide (Dining Services II) - Rifle Salary $19.72 Hourly Location Garfield County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number ILD 00124 02/28/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Opening...

Dietary Aide

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 8 days ago

Dietary Aide Primrose Retirement Communities - 2.8 Pueblo, CO Job Details Full-time From $16.50 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance...

Dietary Aide

  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago

Dietary Aide Life Care Center of Aurora Aurora, CO Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 19 Pay Rate Minimum: 16 Shift: Day/Evening Join our dynamic team as a nutrition...

Dietary Aide

  • Evergreen, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Evergreen, CO
  • 13 days ago

General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

Dietary Aide / Dishwasher

  • Boulder, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 13 days ago

Boulder Post Acute is Hiring a Dietary Aide! Are you a passionate Dietary Aide looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Colorado

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Highest Education Level

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