Dietary Aide Jobs in Maryland

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

  • Oakland, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, MD
  • 60+ 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

  • Westernport, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Westernport, MD
  • 2 days ago

Moran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Dietary Aide in Westernport , Maryland Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others?...

Dietary Aide

  • Cumberland, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • 2 days ago

Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Dietary Aide in Cumberland , Maryland Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others?...

Dietary Aide

  • Columbia, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 2 days ago

DIETARY AIDE GENERAL SUMMARY : The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus....

Dietary Aide/Porter

  • Pikesville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Pikesville, MD
  • 3 days ago

Overview At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents....

Diet Aide

  • Towson, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 7 days ago

Position Title: Diet Aide (Part-Time Positions Available) Pay: $15.75 - $17.75 / hour Schedule: Part-Time - Must have ability to work flexible hours and weekends Who we are: If you are looking for...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Chestertown, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Chestertown, MD
  • 8 days ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Dietary Aide

  • Glen Arm, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Glen Arm, MD
  • 9 days ago

Dietary Aide Glen Meadows Retirement Community Glen Arm, MD FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.3 = 24 hours per pay, Part Time Flex Holidays: Every Other Holiday Schedule: 4pm - 7:30pm Shift: Evenings Status...

Dietary Aide-Union-Lev

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 10 days ago

Summary Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in the Food and Nutrition department regarding the patient tray line, nourishment area, kosher kitchen, sanitation, and/or retail functions....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time & Part Time)

  • Easton, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : UM Shore Regional Health East - 219 S....

Dietary Aide/Porter -All Shifts

  • Dundalk, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 10 days ago

Overview At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents....

Dietetic Assistant III, PT Evening Shift, Food & Nutrition Services

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 15 days ago

Receives supplies and food items to ensure adequate supplies to meet mandated nutritional requirements....

Technician - Dietetic

  • Salisbury, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Salisbury, MD
  • 21 days ago

Dietetic Technician Position Summary Assists the Registered Dietitians in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy....

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Timonium, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 22 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Dietary Aide

  • Berlin, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Berlin, MD
  • 22 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 Maryland

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Highest Education Level

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