Dietary Aide Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Walnut Cove, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Cove, NC
  • 1 day 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- Full Time

  • New Bern, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Dietary Aide

  • West End, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • West End, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Position summary As a dietary aide you will be part of the Dietary team. You are responsible for ensuring our residents have meals that have been prepared based on special diets and needs....

Dietary Aide

  • Lenoir, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenoir, NC
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide PeopleReady of Hickory, NC is now hiring Dietary Aides in Lenoir, NC! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full & Part Time)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: Atrium Health Main - 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203....

Wellness Coach Specialist

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

Be able to lead advanced wellness assessments such as FMS and movement screening, ergonomics, nutritional assessments, or mental health evaluations....

Dietary Aide - Liberty Commons Of Halifax County

  • Weldon, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Weldon, NC
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: DIETARY AIDE Full Time, Days Job Description: Provides assistance to the cook on duty by performing primarily non-cooking related duties and secondarily cooking...

Dietary Aide - Roxboro Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

  • Roxboro, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Roxboro, NC
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: DIETARY AIDE Part Time, Evenings Job Description: Provides assistance to the cook on duty by performing primarily non-cooking related duties and secondarily...

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full & Part Time)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Atrium Health Main - 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203....

Dietary Aide

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : White Oak Manor Kings Mountain - Kings Mountain, NC Position Type : Part Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly Job Category : Food...

Dietary Aide

  • Matthews, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Edenton, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Edenton, NC
  • 4 days ago

You will assist in meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, ensuring dietary needs are met and meals are enjoyable....

Dietary Aide / Cook - PMH

  • Burgaw, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Burgaw, NC
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Works under the supervision of the Dietary Coordinator and is responsible for the preparation and production of Menu items for patients, residents, cafeteria and catering functions....

Dietary Assistant

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Provides troubleshooting of patient meal problems to include referring patients in need of assistance to a registered dietitian....

Dietary Aide, Part-Time

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our culinary team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

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