Dietary Aide Jobs in New York

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

  • Fairport, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 9 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: From $17.75 up to $19 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 TMR

  • Kenmore, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenmore, NY
  • 1 day ago

Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute Shift: Shift 2 Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.426667 Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Evenings with...

Dietary Aide

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: April 11, 2025 Department: 16000786 Food Services Buffalo Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable shift length Hours...

Diet Aide - Part Time

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago

Performs a variety of routine tasks in the main kitchen, tray line, dishwashing area and cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures.Complies with regulatory requirements. JOB...

Dietetic Technician

  • Syosset, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syosset, NY
  • 1 day ago

Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), preferred....

Dietitian Technician - NYS Veterans Home at Oxford

  • Oxford, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Oxford, NY
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Dietetic Technician, Registered or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered...

Dietary Assistant

  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 3 days ago

Suffolk County Department of Health Services, is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)....

Diet Aide - Dishwasher

  • Utica, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 3 days ago

A Great Place to Work The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be...

Dietary Aide

  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 3 days ago

- What You'll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment...

Dietary Aide

  • Allegany, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Allegany, NY
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Aide/ Cook SHIFT: 12 hours per week JOB DESCRIPTION: A Dietary Aide/ Cook is a health professional who helps prepare and cook meals for patients....

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...

Food Service Supervisor/Dietetic Technician

  • Potsdam, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 4 days ago

STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: Canton Potsdam HospitalDEPARTMENT: Nutritional ServicesSCHEDULE: VariableATTRIBUTESHigh school diploma or equivalentOne year supervisor experience as Dietetic Technician or...

Dietary Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 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 - Per Diem

  • Yonkers, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide - Per Diem ID 2025-2570 Category Food Services/Hospitality Type Per Diem Shift Day Max USD $25.05/Hr. Min USD $23.10/Hr....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

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