Dietary Aide Jobs in Inver Grove Heights, 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

  • Prior Lake, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 (16 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (16 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 2 days ago

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

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Roseville, MN (13 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseville, MN (13 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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...

PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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...

FT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 6 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 Evenings Every other Weekend

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago

Part-time Dietary Aide / Food Service Assistant opportunity Every other Saturday & Sunday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m....

Dietary Aide/Server

  • Eden Prairie, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (19 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Elim Shores Independent and Assisted Living in Eden Prairie has opportunities for reliable and energetic Part-Time Dietary Aides to join our team!...

Dietary Aide, PT Day

  • Hopkins, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hopkins, MN (21 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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 - UFCW - Part Time

  • Stillwater, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Stillwater, MN (18 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 11 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Dietary Aide - Part Time Evenings

  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (11 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 11 days ago

DUTIES The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in food preparation and serving meals to our residents....

Dietary Aide - FT Days

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 13 days ago

Full-time days Dietary Aide / Food Service Assistant 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 40 hours per week - Includes every other weekend rotation Summary The Food Service Assistant is responsible for certain duties...

Nutrition Services Worker, 5.75 SLP HIGH SCHOOL

  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 13 days ago

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

Diet Technician (1.0 FTE)

  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (15 miles from Inver Grove Heights, 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

  • Shakopee, MN (24 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN (24 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN)
  • 23 days ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 20, 2025 Department: 46008300 Dietary Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 7 hour shift Hours Per Week: 8 Union...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Highest Education Level

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