Dietary Aide Jobs in Acton, MA

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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Diet Tech

  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....

Patient Food Service Worker - Per Diem

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors, nurses, business people...

Dietary Aide-4p-730p

  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Bear Mountain Healthcare at Andover has immediate openings for Dietary Aides to work in our Long-Term Care Facility in Andover MA....

Per Diem - Dietetic Technician Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Provides nutrition-related education for patients and caregivers on select modified diets....

Per Diem - Dietetic Technician

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Provides nutrition-related education for patients and caregivers on select modified diets....

Diet Technician (40hrs)

  • Winchester, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: This position may be eligible for a $500 sign on bonus QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Required: Associates Degree in Nutrition, 50% successful completion towards a BS in Nutrition...

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Brookline, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide / Server Opportunity - Full Time HRI Hospital is seeking a Full Time Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, serving, and other related tasks....

Dietary Aide

  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Nutrition Technician- Feed Prep Center (20 Hours) Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

This Nutrition Technician will be responsible for: Assisting the Clinical Dietitian in providing the optimal nutritional care to patients, which can include formula preparation and food related tasks...

Nutrition Technician- Feed Prep Center (20 Hours)

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago

This Nutrition Technician will be responsible for: Assisting the Clinical Dietitian in providing the optimal nutritional care to patients, which can include formula preparation and food related tasks...

Dietary Aide

  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 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....

Nutrition Technician - Feed Prep Center (40 hours- Temporary) Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Dietitian in providing the optimal nutritional care to patients, which can include formula preparation and food related tasks....

Nutrition Technician - Feed Prep Center (40 hours- Temporary)

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Dietitian in providing the optimal nutritional care to patients, which can include formula preparation and food related tasks....

Dietary & Food Service Aide I (32 hours per week)

  • Lowell, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Come join the Dietary & Food Services Team at Lowell General Hospital. This is a great opportunity to work close to home in a family friendly community hospital. If you love working in food...

Dietary Aide (Per Diem)

  • Needham, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Needham, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Previous experience as dietary aide in healthcare setting preferred Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

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