Dietary Aide Jobs in Kansas

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

  • Concordia, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Concordia, KS
  • 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....

Dietary Aide. Job in Concordia Gr8Jobs

  • Concordia, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Concordia, KS
  • 2 hours 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. Job in Belleville Gr8Jobs

  • Belleville, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Belleville, KS
  • 2 hours 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....

Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server - Full Time

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago

Role: We are seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team!...

Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server - Part Time

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago

Role: We are seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide | Antioch Valley Senior Living | Tutera Senior Living 12700 Antioch Rd. Overland Park, KS 66213 Are you a Dietary Aide seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further!...

Nutrition Service Worker

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 4 days ago

Submit your application for our Nutrition Service - Tray Runner opening with Overland Park Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team....

Dietary Aide

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 5 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served. Assists in maintaining kitchen work areas; keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly....

Dietary Aide/ Server Full-time Weekends

  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago

Full-time Dietary Aide/Server Friday-Monday. 6:00am-2:30pm Regent Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is one of Wichita's finest Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care Facilities....

Dietary Aide - - 1st Shift

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary The Dietary Aide assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served....

Dietary Aide

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 8 days ago

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

Dietetic Technician

  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 10 days ago

Participate in outpatient nutrition education activities to include health fairs, weight support groups, basic individual nutrition follow-up visits, and basic nutrition classes....

Dietary Aide

  • Sedan, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Sedan, KS
  • 10 days ago

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Who We Are At Americare, we make a difference in the everyday lives of others, and we are proud of the work we...

Dietetic Technician

  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 11 days ago

the implementation or evaluation of nutrition care plans to provide nutrition support to patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Pratt, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Pratt, KS
  • 12 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Kansas

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Highest Education Level

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