Dietary Aide Jobs in Minnesota

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

  • Saint Charles, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Charles, MN
  • 1 day ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $14.00 - $16.00 / hou Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Dietary Aide

  • New Ulm, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Ulm, MN
  • 3 hours ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: April 11, 2025 Department: 16000788 Food Services New Ulm Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable shift length Hours...

Behavioral Health Nutrition Technician

  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Buffalo, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo, MN
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 2 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...

Food Service Aide

  • Aitkin, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Aitkin, MN
  • 2 days ago

About the Position: We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Aide to join our hospital's Nutritional Services team....

Dietary Assistant

  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Assistant Rochester, MN Part-time, Monday-Friday, and every 3 rd weekend Shifts: 6 am to 2:30 pm or 11 am to 7:30 pm Pay: $17.23/hour Great local medical facility looking for part-time...

Dietary Aide (evening)

  • Elk River, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk River, MN
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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 - Full Time Days

  • Saint James, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint James, MN
  • 3 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...

Full time & Part time Server / Dietary Aide

  • Wayzata, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayzata, 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...

FT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, 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 - PT Evenings Every other Weekend

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 5 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 8 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Hopkins, MN
  • 8 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Minnesota

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Highest Education Level

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