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 Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Location: Grand Junction, US-CO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Cook/Dietary Aide Red Cliffs Post Acute is Hiring a Dietary Cook/ Dietary Aide!...

Dietary Aide

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 19 hours ago

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

Dietary Assistant - FT dayshift - ED - PHP

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Who we are ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder...

Nutrition Services Worker-Twin Peaks Charter Academy

  • Longmont, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Nutrition Services/ Cook-Cashier Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Nutrition Services Date Available: 2024/2025 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled    Nutrition Services...

Dietary Aide

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Sierra Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide!...

Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences...

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago

Mountain View Post Acute is Hiring a Part-time Dietary Aide! Mountain View Post Acute is a top care skilled nursing facility helping our patients live strong healthy lives....

Dietary Aide

  • Canon City, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Canon City, CO
  • 3 days ago

Progressive Care Center is looking for a passionate and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our dedicated team in bringing joy and care to the lives of our residents Full-Time and Part time!...

Dietary Assistant

  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 days ago

Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook....

Dietary Assistant PRN

  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 days ago

Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook....

Nutrition Technician

  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 5 days ago

Requires an understanding of nutrition services, common modified diets, and portion measures....

Dietary Aide

  • Thornton, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 5 days ago

Communicates with the Lead Dietary Aide, Speech Therapist and Dietitian regarding nutritional issues. Assists the Dietitian with the Child and Adult Care Food Program....

Dietary Aide

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 7 days ago

The Dietary Aide duties include preparation and serving of food based on the nutritional needs of the resident, sanitation, and inventory duties....

Dietary Assistant

  • Orchard City, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 12 days ago

Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or cook....

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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%