Dietary Aide Jobs in Florida

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
  • 2 days ago
  • North Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 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

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago

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

Food Service / Dietary Aide

  • Orlando, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Location: Orlando, FL Food Service / Dietary Aide Hours: Full Time Do you enjoy preparing delicious food?...

Nutrition Technician

  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian: Recognizes weights and measures and has a working knowledge of medical terminology....

Dietary Aide 1

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 hours 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...

Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Leesburg, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Leesburg, FL
  • 1 day ago

Avante at Leesburg is looking for a Cook/Dietary Aide to join our Team. Shifts are 6a-2p/ 11a-7p and everyother weekend....

Dietary Aide

  • Port Orange, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Orange, FL
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join Countryside Lakes community located in Port Orange, Florida....

Dietary Aide

  • Temple Terr, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Temple Terr, FL
  • 2 days ago

Position summary As a dietary aide you will be part of the Dietary team. You are responsible for ensuring our residents have meals that have been prepared based on special diets and needs....

Dietary Aide

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 2 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Must be able to lift 20lbs Must be able to read and follow the facility menus Job Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain a clean kitchen Ensure the refrigerator and freezers are...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Health First Viera - 8745 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940....

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 Aide

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

A base knowledge of healthy nutrition and dietary practices. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication skills and a reliable, responsible attitude. Why Join Us?...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Florida

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Highest Education Level

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