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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Dietetic Technician

  • Nassau, NY
  • moments ago
  • Nassau, NY
  • moments ago

Basic nutrition and dietetics - These questions test for knowledge of basic nutrition and dietetics, including such areas as the nutritional value of foods, nutritional needs of client populations,...

Registered Dietetic Technician

  • Commack, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Commack, NY
  • 10 hours ago

& dietetics, or related field, required Credentialed as a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR), required One year of senior living experience, preferred Supervisory experience, desirable ServSafe...

Dietary Aide

  • Yonkers, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY
  • 10 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
  • 19 hours ago
  • Mineola, NY
  • 19 hours ago

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

Nutritional Services Aide

  • Waterloo, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Waterloo, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Full Time Opening - Days and Evening Shifts! Part Time Opening - Day and Evenings Per Diem Opening - Days and Evening Shifts! Great position for AFTER SCHOOL CANDIDATES at least 16 years of age or...

Dietary Aide

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 21 hours ago

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

Dietary Aide

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

Job Description Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the...

Dietary Aide

  • Gasport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Gasport, NY
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide Shift: Part-time, 6:30am-2:30pm on weekdays plus every other weekend 11:30am-2:30pm JOB SUMMARY Provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety condition for...

Dietary Aide-Casual

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

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 10, 2025 Department: 16000786 Food Services Buffalo Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:...

Dietary Aide

  • Harrison, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrison, NY
  • 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;....

Dietary Aide

  • Endicott, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Endicott, NY
  • 3 days ago

This Dietary Aide position is part-time, approximately 4 hours per day, 5 days per week but pick up shifts are often available....

Dietary Aide

  • Rhinebeck, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rhinebeck, NY
  • 3 days ago

Overview Program: Ferncliff Nursing Home Location: Rhinebeck, NY Overview: ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it at home, in...

Dietary Aide

  • Smithtown, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY
  • 3 days ago

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing...

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Gerry, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Gerry, NY
  • 5 days ago

Heritage Ministries Dietary Aide in Gerry , New York Job Description Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever....

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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%