Dietary Aide Jobs in Anoka, MN

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

  • Elk River, MN (8 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Elk River, MN (8 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 12 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour Two available shifts: 7:00am-2:00pm and or 11:00am-7:00pm Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for...

Dietary Aide

  • Coon Rapids, MN (10 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN (10 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 11, 2025 Department: 16000784 Food Services Mercy Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable shift length Hours Per...

Dietary Aide

  • Hopkins, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkins, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 1 day ago

What does a Dietary Aide do? In this role at our senior care campus, you will help portion and transport resident meals....

Dietary Aide

  • Golden Valley, MN (23 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Golden Valley, MN (23 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Dietary Technician Robbinsdale

  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Technician provides food and nutrition services to residents under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian (RD)....

Dietary Aide (Day .6)

  • Elk River, MN (8 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk River, MN (8 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide - Days 48PPP Location: Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN Salary Range: $17.48-$20.37/Hour (Based on Experience) Posting ID: 2945 Position Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible...

Dietary Aide

  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago

About this position The dietary aide performs a variety of dietary tasks (trayline, dishroom, cleaning, stocking, sanitation, mopping, serving, special function service, patient tray delivery) in order...

Dietary Aide-Casual

  • Buffalo, MN (20 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, MN (20 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 10, 2025 Department: 16000786 Food Services Buffalo Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:...

Dietetic Assistant

  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Accurately correct menus according to nutritional restrictions. Enter data on computers utilizing the keyboard and mouse....

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 6 days ago

The Dietary Aide is also responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation regulations at all times....

Dietary Aide

  • Buffalo, MN (20 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, MN (20 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Dietary Aide Park View Care Center - Buffalo, MN - Full Time Park View, a 5-star rated, 123-bed Care Center in Buffalo, MN, is hiring a self-motivated, energetic Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our team...

Dietary Assistant

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington Address: 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 Pay Range $15.00-$19.96+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork....

Dietary Assistant Part Time PM

  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Shift: PM 3:30pm-7:00pm, Every Other Weekend About the job: The Dietary Assistant provides quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and meets the nutritional and individual...

Dietary Assistant

  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Shift: Full Time 6:30am-2:30pm, Every Other Weekend About the job: The Dietary Assistant provides quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and meets the nutritional...

Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician

  • Saint Louis Park, MN (23 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (23 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician to join our Melrose Center team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Anoka, MN

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Highest Education Level

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