Dietary Aide Jobs in Southbridge, 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 (11 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochdale, MA (11 miles from Southbridge, 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 Aide

  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

40 hours, flexible schedule every other weekend and holidays. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential...

Dietary Aide- Webster Campus

  • Webster, MA (10 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Webster, MA (10 miles from Southbridge, 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 (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, 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...

Diet Aide, Per Diem- Nights, Weekends, Holidays

  • Southbridge, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 15 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 - Hospital Services

  • Pomfret, CT (12 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pomfret, CT (12 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago

Job Summary Under general supervision of the director, Dietary Aide performs a variety of kitchen food service and dish room duties as well as other related tasks to provide safe and effective food...

Dietary Assistant

  • North Windham, CT (19 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • North Windham, CT (19 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Certification, Registration: N/A Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English Preferred Requirements Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Experience: One year of experience in nutrition...

Dietary Aide

  • Auburn, MA (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, MA (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietary Assistant

  • Stafford Springs, CT (12 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford Springs, CT (12 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center part of Trinity Health Of New England!...

Dietary Aide

  • Stafford, CT (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford, CT (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

- What You'll 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...

Diet Technician

  • Southbridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Refer residents at nutritional risk to the Dietitian. Secure, evaluate, and record nutritional history of residents....

Dietary Aide/Dishwasher

  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties Clean work tables,...

Dietary Aide

  • Sutton, MA (15 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sutton, MA (15 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

CommuniCare is now hiring Dietary Aides for Braxton Healthcare Center located in Sutton, West Virginia....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Southbridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

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