Dietary Aide Jobs in Indiana

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

  • Muncie, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 5 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....

Wellness Coach

  • Notre Dame, IN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • 16 hours ago

May coordinate and conduct wellness programs in areas such as nutrition, stress management, weight management, tobacco cessation, physical activity and others Coaches effectively in-person and virtually...

Dietary Aide

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 1 day ago

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Dietary Aide to be responsible for creating an exceptional dining experience for all residents and guests....

Dietary Aide

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Greenfield, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenfield, IN
  • 2 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • 2 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team!...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago

Position Title : DIETARY AIDE All of the criteria based duties and standards within this document will be performed in accordance with established policy and procedure guidelines within the department...

Dietary Aide

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 5 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Assistants who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team! The Fast Track Apprenticeship Program - Culinary Track gives...

Dietary Aide- 2nd shift

  • Zionsville, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Zionsville, IN
  • 5 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/Cook

  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and...

Dietary Aide (Part Time) - St Paul's Assisted Living

  • South Bend, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Dietary Aide - Servers (Part-time) The Server provides assistance in all dining service functions as directed and in accordance with established...

Dietary Aide

  • Franklin, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, IN
  • 6 days ago

Schedule 7a-3:30p This position is part of the Morning Pointe Operations Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of...

Dietary Aide

  • New Albany, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • New Albany, IN
  • 7 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team!...

PT Dietary Aide

  • Wabash, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Wabash, IN
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring Dietary Aides!!...

Dietary Aide

  • Batesville, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Batesville, IN
  • 9 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Indiana

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Highest Education Level

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