Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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 - Weekdays Only

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Food Services Coordinator maintains the cleanliness of the serving kitchen and equipment....

Dietary Aide - Food Services

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 2 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Mendham, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mendham, NJ
  • 1 day 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 Aide / Server

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Dietary Aide

  • Edgewater, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • 3 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 Service Aide - Per Diem/PRN (Weekends Only)

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Shift Hours : Per Diem/PRN, 6AM - 2PM OR 11AM - 7PM ( Weekends...

Food Service Aide - Part-Time

  • Chester, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Chester, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical 201 Pleasant Hill Road Chester, NJ 07930 Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Shift Hours : Part-Time, Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 7pm We are currently...

Cafeteria Dietary Aide Full Time Day Ridgewood

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 9 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare cold food, serve meals to customers in the employee Cafeteria, and perform other duties associated Food and Nutrition activities....

Dietary Aide

  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 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,...

Dietary Aide

  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • 17 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Little Egg Harbor, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Little Egg Harbor, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center Dietary Aide in Little Egg Harbor Township , New Jersey Mystic Meadows Rehab And Nursing is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents...

Dietetic Assistant Per Diem Paramus

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition preferred. EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a hospital or healthcare food service setting preferred....

Food & Nutrition Aide Part Time - Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 22 days ago

Supports all functions of the Food and Nutrition Department Room Service as necessary for patient care....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

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