Dietary Aide Jobs in Avenel, NJ

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 - Food Services

  • North Bergen, NJ (19 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (19 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide - Food Services Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Compensation $15.13 per hour Job Type : Both DESCRIPTION Dietary Aide RATE: $15.13 Per Hour BENEFITS: Weekly Employee...

Dietary Aide

  • North Plainfield, NJ (8 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ (8 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart?...

Diet Aide

  • Somerville, NJ (20 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (20 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview: Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens....

Dietary Aide

  • Mendham, NJ (21 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mendham, NJ (21 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Overview 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 Assistant

  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

In this role, the successful candidate Performs a variety of administrative and patient related assignments in support of the Food & Nutrition Department....

Dietary Aide

  • Edgewater, NJ (22 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edgewater, NJ (22 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Food & Nutrition Aide-Food Service Food Production-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Variable Shift/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Description Food and Nutrition Aide-Mount Sinai Morningside Prepares, portions, transports, and serves food and beverages as assigned and follows standardized recipes, menus and production sheets as...

Dietary Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

1199 59 day assignment. 12:30p-8:30p. 3 weekdays and every weekend each week (5 days total). HS diploma/GED (R). Computer literacy (R). Previous food service exp (P). Black shirt pants and work shoes.

Dietary Aide Storeroom Clerk

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Overview ArchCare Program: Manning Manning Walsh Nursing Home Location: New York, NY Overview: ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to...

Dietary Aide

  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare,...

Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Outpatient

  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Food & Nutrition Aide-Food Service Food Production-Mount Sinai West-Part Time/Evenings (3:30pm-8pm)/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Food and Nutrition Aide-Mount Sinai West Prepares, portions, transports, and serves food and beverages as assigned and follows standardized recipes, menus and production sheets as necessary...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • New Providence, NJ (10 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (10 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional...

Nutrition Service/Dietary Aide

  • Tennent, NJ (21 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tennent, NJ (21 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Pool position - 6am-2:30pm or 11:00am-7:30pm Weekends Salary range: $16/hour - $18/hour....

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Program: Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Location: New York, NY Overview: ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it at...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Avenel, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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