Dietary Aide Jobs in Iowa

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

  • Ruthven, IA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ruthven, IA
  • 16 hours ago

General Purpose: Dietary Aides are responsible for assisting in the preparing and serving meals and snacks throughout the facility....

Nutrition Service Worker FT

  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking to hire a Nutrition Service Worker....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Communicates patient concerns with registered dietitian or dietetic technician....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.)....

Nutrition Services Worker/ Cook

  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 5 days ago

Location: Spirit Lake, IA Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and...

Dietary Aide / Cook

  • Cherokee, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cherokee, IA
  • 6 days ago

Why do Dietary Aides choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons: Competitive compensation: Our Dietary Aides earn an extremely competitive wage....

Dietary Aide

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 days ago

Part-time days: 5a- 1:30p (2-3 days/week) General Purpose: Dietary Aides are responsible for assisting in the preparing and serving meals and snacks throughout the facility....

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Williamsburg, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamsburg, IA
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide, FT Day

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago

Dietary Aide, FT Day Valley View Village - Des Moines, IA - Full Time Valley View Village, a 5-star rated senior care campus, is hiring Full-Time Dietary Aides to join our team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Avoca, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Avoca, IA
  • 10 days ago

Why do Dietary Aides choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons: Competitive compensation: Our Dietary Aides earn an extremely competitive wage....

Dietary Assistant PT Rotating

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 12 days ago

As a Dietary Assistant at MercyOne, you will be Under general supervision, assists in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from...

Dietary Aide

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 13 days ago

Lutheran Living is looking for Part-Time Dietary Aides to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our assisted and memory care community....

Memory Care Dietary Aide - Part-Time - 1st Shift

  • Osceola, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Osceola, IA
  • 16 days ago

Memory Care Dietary Aide - Part-Time - 1st Shift Homestead of Osceola Osceola, IA Job Summary The Dietary aide assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served....

Culinary/Dietary Aide

  • Ames, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 17 days ago

Culinary/Dietary Aide attends educational programs. Culinary/Dietary Aide follows defined safety codes while performing duties. Culinary/Dietary Aide follows Infection Control procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Asbury, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Asbury, IA
  • 22 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....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

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