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

  • Ramsey, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Ramsey, MN
  • 12 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour Schedule: AM Dietary Aide 7am-2pm PM Dietary Aide 11am-7pm Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve...

Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician

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

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

Dietary Aide

  • 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: April 11, 2025 Department: 16000786 Food Services Buffalo Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable shift length Hours...

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Roseville, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseville, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide (evening)

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

Dietary Aide (evening) Guardian Angels Senior Services Elk River, MN Guardian Angels Senior Services April 4, 2025 Dietary Aide - Evenings 28PPP Location: Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN...

PT Server / Dietary Aide

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

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide

  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 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...

Full time & Part time Server / Dietary Aide

  • Wayzata, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...

Dietary Aide, PT Day

  • Hopkins, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hopkins, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Open Circle of Hopkins has a wonderful opportunity for a Part-Time Dietary Aide to join our adult day team!...

Dietary Aide Every Other Weekend

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

Dietary Aide - Every Other Weekend Guardian Angels Senior Services Elk River, MN Guardian Angels Senior Services March 28, 2025 Dietary Aide - Every Other Weekend Location: Guardian Angels Care Center...

Nutrition Services Worker, 5.75 SLP HIGH SCHOOL

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

With inquiries, please contact Amy Kimmel, Director of Nutrition Services at ..., or .......

Diet Technician (1.0 FTE)

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

SUMMARY Under general supervision; a technical position which assumes responsibility for the nutritional well-being of patients receiving sustenance provided by the Food and Nutrition Services Department...

Dietary Aide Part-Time

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

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

Diet Technician

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

Job Summary We are seeking a Diet Technician (Part-Time) to join our Nutrition Team in an acute care medical center in Minneapolis, MN....

Dietary Aide

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

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Dietary Aide, Union - to join our - 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%