Dietary Aide Jobs in Montana

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

  • Manhattan, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Manhattan, MT
  • 6 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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

  • Plentywood, MT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plentywood, MT
  • 12 hours ago

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Association Dietary Aide in Plentywood , Montana Dietary Aide Description: Responsible for portioning and assembling cold foods, serving meals, and sanitizing dishes within...

Dietary Aide

  • Lewistown, MT
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewistown, MT
  • 4 days ago

VALLE VISTA Dietary Aide in LEWISTOWN , Montana Part or full time position HOURS: 4pm - 8pm OR 7am - 2pm WAGE: $15/hr or more DOE DUTIES: Prepares trays with meals that are palatable and appetizing...

Wellness Coach - Bozeman

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 6 days ago

Dietitian (RDN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Physical Requirements All positions at Healthy Is Wellness require the ability to move about inside...

Dietary Aide

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 13 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Permanent Staff Dietary Aide job in Helena, MT - Make $15 - $23/hour (Job #27612 in Helena , Montana Access This Permanent Staff Dietary Aide Non-Clinical - Food and Nutrition Services Job in Helena...

Food Service Aide The Lodge

  • Sidney, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sidney, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Text to apply: ... using code: Aide Lodge Food Service Aide Join our I CARE team at Sidney Health Center for the competitive wages, benefit package, ability to obtain a wide variety of experience,...

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call)

  • Missoula, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Providence St. Patrick Hospital - 500 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Montana

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Highest Education Level

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