Dietary Aide Jobs in Milford, 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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Dietary Aide

  • Rochdale, MA (19 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochdale, MA (19 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 16 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....

Diet Tech

  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, 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....

Diet Aide (Cafeteria) PD

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

Dietary Aide

  • Attleboro, MA (19 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (19 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Brookline, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (23 miles from Milford, 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- Webster Campus

  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule...

Dietary Aide / Cook (Full Time)

  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Full Time (32 hours/ week) - This position is split 16 hours Dietary Aide/ 16 hours Cook The cook and diet aide positions are crucial in helping to ensure that our residents receive proper nutrition...

Dietary Aide (Per Diem)

  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Johnston, RI (22 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (22 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Dietary Aide Part time Shift: Flexible/ weekends are a must Experience: 1 year Education: High school graduate Job description: Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and...

Diet Technician

  • Lincoln, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lincoln, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. We are looking for a Diet Technician to join our team!Responsibilities Provides dining service to Residents, guests and family...

Dietary Aide

  • Auburn, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Aide/Dining Room Server JOB PURPOSE: The Dining Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dining Department as directed by the Dining Service Manager....

Dietary Aide (40hr, Rotating)

  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Milton, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milton, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Communicates nutrition orders for patient(s) between nursing stations, Nutrition Services office and kitchen employees....

Diet Aide (Cafeteria) Per Diem

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Milford, MA

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Highest Education Level

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