Dietary Aide Jobs in Maine

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

  • Belfast, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Belfast, ME
  • 8 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 - Part-time

  • Saco, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Dietary Aide Position Summary As part of a strong care team, providing amazingservice and maintaining our Residents health and safety through our food andnutrition program are our dietary aides primary...

Dietary Aide - Full-time

  • Saco, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 17 hours ago

POSITIONSUMMARY As part of a strong care team, providing amazingservice and maintaining our Residents health and safety through our food andnutrition program are our dietary aides primary responsibilities...

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Machias, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • Machias, ME
  • 19 hours ago

Dietary Aide Position Summary As part of a strong care team, providing amazing service and maintaining our Resident's health and safety through our food and nutrition program are our dietary aide's...

Dietary Aide - Full-time

  • Machias, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • Machias, ME
  • 19 hours ago

Aide SKILLS and ABILITIES Education : High School Student, High School Graduate, or General Education Degree (GED) Experience : No prior experience necessary, we are happy to train you....

Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff

  • Dover Foxcroft, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dover Foxcroft, ME
  • 19 hours ago

Full Benefit package Dietary Aide Job Summary No prior experience necessary, we are happy to train you!...

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences...

Dietary Aide, Per Diem, Rumford Community Home

  • Rumford, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Rumford, ME
  • 2 days ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the assistance in all aspects of meal preparation as directed by the Charge Cook....

Dietary Aide - Full-time

  • Machias, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Machias, ME
  • 4 days ago

at First Atlantic Healthcare in Machias, Maine, United States Job Description About Us STAR POSITION SUMMARY + Flexible Shifts; works well for someone looking for full time AND for a high school...

Dietary Aide - 2nd shift

  • Madison, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, ME
  • 6 days ago

at Woodlands Senior Living LLC in Madison, Maine, United States Job Description Dietary Aide 2nd shift Madison, ME ( Food Service Job Type Full-time Description Dreaming of a career in food service...

Dietary Aide

  • Brewer, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 8 days ago

- What Youll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment...

HSES - Nutrition Service Worker-Person-In-Charge 6.75hrs/dy

  • Sumner, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Sumner, ME
  • 9 days ago

Hartford/Sumner Elementary School in Sumner, ME is looking for a Nutrition Service Worker-Person-In-Charge, to work as part of the Food Service/Nutrition team 6.75hrs/dy x 5dys/wk....

Dietary Aide - Westbrook

  • Westbrook, ME
  • 20 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 20 days ago

The Food Services Team Member role may be responsible for a variety of duties supporting the Nutrition & Food Services department, including assisting with patient meal selection, delivering meals,...

Seasonal - Food Service Technician CL2

  • Princeton, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Assist directors with menu planning, food ordering, and meal preparation. Incorporate fresh produce from the camp's garden into meal plans....

Seasonal - Food Service Technician CL2

  • Orono, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Assist directors with menu planning, food ordering, and meal preparation. Incorporate fresh produce from the camp's garden into meal plans....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Maine

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Highest Education Level

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