Dietary Aide Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 11 hours 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....

Patient Nutrition Technician - Full Time, Days

  • Chester, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

This Patient Nutrition Technician candidate will perform a variety of routine duties in the Nutrition Service Department including receiving and storing goods, prepare foods for service; serving food...

Patient Nutrition Technician (Part time)

  • Chester, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chester, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 5 days ago

This Patient Nutrition Technician candidate will perform a variety of routine duties in the Nutrition Service Department including receiving and storing goods, prepare foods for service; serving food...

Dietary Aide

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 7 days ago

DIETARY AIDE at Brandywine Nursing and Rehab (dba Coral Springs) in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Dietary Aide Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Compensation - $15.00...

Dietary Aide - FT/PT

  • Concordville, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 10 days ago
  • Concordville, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 10 days ago

Ensure adequate nutritional intake for all residents Answer telephones professionally and follow up with requests....

Food & Nutrition Aide Part Time - Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 24 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 24 days ago

Supports all functions of the Food and Nutrition Department Room Service as necessary for patient care....

Dietetic Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Essential Functions: Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Dietary Aide

  • Wallingford, PA (14 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wallingford, PA (14 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

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Food & Nutrition Aide PD Varied- Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

Provides assistance in all Food and Nutrition Services functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 60+ days ago

Dietary Aide experience preferred to cover meals to our health center residents. We are searching for Full and Part time servers/dietary aides to join the Freedom Village family....

Dietetic Technician - Clinical Nutrition

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 20 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 20 days ago

What you will do Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 25 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position. Location : Camilla Hall - 100 Maxis Drive, Malvern, PA 19355 Note: online applications accepted only....

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Hockessin, DE (10 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hockessin, DE (10 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 25 days ago

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

Dietetic Asst

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 27 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 27 days ago

Exemplifies excellent customer service standards in all interaction with patients in all nutrition customer service departments....

Dietary Aide

  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (23 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: DIETARY AIDE Location: Coatesville, PA Status: Full time Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no nights/weekends/holiday shifts Position Purpose: The Dietary...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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Highest Education Level

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