Dietary Aide Jobs in Tampa, 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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Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Bay Pines, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bay Pines, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Summary This position provides administrative and customer service support for the VA hospital food service program in the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS), located in the CW Bill Young Department...

Dietary Aide

  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 7 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 2

  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago

Dietary Aide 2 (2500018D) Job Description Dietary Aide 2 - (2500018D) Description Job Summary The Dietary Service Aide assembles required portions for patient meals while ensuring high quality food...

Dietary Aide

  • Riverview, FL (11 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Riverview, FL (11 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 19 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN

  • Sun City Center, FL (15 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Sun City Center, FL (15 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 26 days ago

We are seeking a(an) FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care....

Dietary Aide 1

  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary The Dietary Service Aide assembles required portions for patient meals while ensuring high quality food served at appropriate temperature. Assists in the assembly of all flatware and...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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