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

  • Elk River, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Elk River, 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- PT Evenings

  • Hendricks, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hendricks, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Position Highlights Hendricks Hospital is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our wonderful team! Our dietary staff are responsible for providing quality meals for our patients and residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 16 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...

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 16 hours 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 / PT Server / Dietary Aide

  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Prior Lake, MN
  • 21 hours 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/Server - Polar Ridge

  • North Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • North Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago

Lifesprk Dietary Aide/Server - Polar Ridge in North St. Paul , Minnesota Description Polar Ridge, a Lifespark Senior Living Community is looking for a Dietary Aide/Server to join our growing team!...

Dietary Aide - Assisted Living

  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide - Assisted Living Job Details Job Location Keystone - Duluth, MN Position Type Full Time Salary Range $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly Description Overview Keystone Bluffs is a senior living community...

Dietary Aide

  • Hopkins, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkins, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Golden Valley, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk River, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Robbinsdale, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, 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:...

Food Service Aide

  • Aitkin, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Aitkin, MN
  • 3 days ago

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

Posting Title Dietary Assistant

  • Burnsville, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN
  • 4 days ago

Date 2 weeks ago (2/24/2025 12:36 PM) Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date Support & Facility Services Community Ebenezer Ridges Care Center Shift evening Hours per 2 weeks Casual Department Nutrition...

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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%