Dietary Aide Jobs in Georgia

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

  • Chatsworth, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chatsworth, GA
  • 1 day 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....

Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 1 day ago

JOB PURPOSE: The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor....

Dietary Aide HCC

  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 1 day ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for...

Dietary Aide- Must Work Every Other Weekends

  • Jasper, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Jasper, GA
  • 1 day ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for...

Food Service Aide

  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 2 days ago

Join us at Southland Health & Rehab a place where youll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. Well surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports...

Cook - Dietary Aide

  • Port Wentworth, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Wentworth, GA
  • 2 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor....

Dietary Aide

  • Twin City, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Twin City, GA
  • 5 days ago

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial...

Dietary Aide

  • Fairburn, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairburn, GA
  • 6 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for...

Wellness Coach II

  • Decatur, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 7 days ago

Adhere to strength training and nutrition guidelines in alignment with Y-USA/ACE and ACSM guidelines....

Dietary Aide

  • Thomasville, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Thomasville, GA
  • 7 days ago

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

Food Service Aide - Evening Shift

  • Macon, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 8 days ago

Join us at Zebulon Park Health & Rehab a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that...

Food Service Aide - Evening Shift

  • Macon, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 10 days ago

Join us at Zebulon Park Health & Rehab a place where youll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. Well surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports...

Food Service Aide - Weekend Shift

  • Dahlonega, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Dahlonega, GA
  • 15 days ago

Join us at Chelsey Park Health & Rehab a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Rome, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 19 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Atrium Health Floyd - 304 Turner McCall Boulevard, Rome, GA 30165....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Rome, GA
  • 21 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 21 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Atrium Health Floyd - 304 Turner McCall Boulevard, Rome, GA 30165....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Georgia

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Highest Education Level

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