Dietary Aide Jobs in Hackensack, 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

  • Ridgewood, NJ (7 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (7 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 19 hours 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 - Part Time

  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong Responsibilities The Dietary Aide is accountable for initiating and completing a variety of food service tasks...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Mineola, NY (23 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY (23 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dietary Aide - Part Time....

Dietary Aide

  • Staten Island, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking a compassionate and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team....

Dietary Aide

  • Harrison, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Dietary Aide position St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester in Harrison, New York is seeking an experienced dietary aide for a part-time position;....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Communicates patient concerns with registered dietitian or dietetic technician....

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide ArchCare - 2.8 Staten Island, NY Job Details Part-time $21.83 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance 403(b) Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Customer service High...

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Communices pient concerns with registered dietitian or dietetic technician. Verifies physician orders for unusual diets, conflicting modificions, tube feeding orders and nutritional supplements....

Food Service Aide - Full-Time 11AM - 7PM

  • West Orange, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Food Service Aide - Full-Time 11AM - 7PM in West Orange , New Jersey Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Food Service Aide/ Dietary...

Dietary Aide

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

HealthAlliance Dietary Aide in Warwick , New York Dietary Aide Company: St Anthony Community Hospital City/State: Warwick, NY Category: Service/Trades Department: General Food & Nutrition Union: YES...

Diet Aide

  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Job Overview: Under the direction of the Dietary Department manager, the Diet Aide performs a wide variety of routine tasks in all food service areas. The incumbent will be responsible for...

Dietary Aide

  • Englewood, NJ (3 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (3 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

New Rate $18/HR!!!! Actors Fund Home, an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star...

Dietary Aide-PT-Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ (6 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (6 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture...

Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Outpatient (Part Time)

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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