Dietary Aide Jobs in Punta Gorda, FL

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

  • North Fort Myers, FL (15 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Fort Myers, FL (15 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 3 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

  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 3 days ago

Details about the Dietary Aide position we are hiring for: As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team....

Dietary Assistant - Part-Time

  • Cape Coral, FL (24 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL (24 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Come join our awesome team as a Part-Time Dietary Assistant at Gulf Coast Village Assisted Living. We're offering a great work environment and a flexible schedule! Gulf Coast Village is part of...

CNA/Dietary Aide

  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Empath Health, a healthcare organization in beautiful Southwest Florida, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Dietary Aide to care for patients....

Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Dietary Aide: Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required. Serves meals in the health center....

Dietary Aide - Part time Weekends 6AM-6PM

  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor is now hiring. Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Port Charlotte Florida. We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port...

Diet Tech Registered

  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 30+ days ago

State requirements Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition Assist Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information Assist with other food service duties...

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN

  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL (8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!...

Wellness Coach

  • Fort Myers, FL (22 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (22 miles from Punta Gorda, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Punta Gorda, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Punta Gorda, FL 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 Punta Gorda, FL
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%