Dietary Aide Jobs in New Mexico

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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Diet Aide I

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Overview Now hiring Diet Aide I-Food Service. Offering a $1,000.00 sign-on Oversees the patient tray delivery system and feeding which includes meals, floor stock, nourishment, and the monitoring...

Diet Aide I & II

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago

Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....

Dietary Aide

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 8 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....

Diet Aide II

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 23 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 23 days ago

Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Roswell, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : CHS - Eastern New Mexico - 405 West Country Club Road, Roswell, NM 88201....

Food Service Aide

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Department: Food and Nutrition - SRMC FTE: 0.05 Casual Pool (as needed) Shift: Days Position Summary: Perform routine food service tasks within assigned kitchen area and patient delivery routes to provide...

Tech - Dietary (Non Reg)

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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