Dietary Aide Jobs in Batavia, IL

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

  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Overview: Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour. 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 - Part-time- 1st shift

  • Sycamore, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sycamore, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Dietary Aide - Part-time- 2nd shift

  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Dietary Aide, Part-Time

  • Batavia, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 6 days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Dietary Aide

  • Dekalb, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity / Full-time Evening Hours 11am-7:30pm, weekends required....

Dietary Aide/Asst - PRN

  • Streamwood, IL (14 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Streamwood, IL (14 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide/Assistant PRN SBHS has a Registry (PRN) Dietary Aide position available....

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Dekalb, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dekalb, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Dietary Aide

  • Huntley, IL (23 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Huntley, IL (23 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Batavia, IL

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Highest Education Level

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