Dietary Aide Jobs in Oregon

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

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Part-time Day JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aideposition ensures the sanitary conditions of the cooking and dining areas. Thisposition helps to assemble meal trays and assists in preparation and...

Dietary Aide

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 17 hours ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Dietary Aide - Avamere of Junction City

  • Junction City, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Junction City, OR
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide Setting: Skilled Nursing Type: PRN Available Location: Avamere Rehab of Junction City - 530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR 97448 Apply at Teamavamere.com At Avamere, we believe in taking...

Dietary Aide and Dining Room Server

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago

If your answer is all of the above, consider bing a Dietary Aide at Marquis Companies....

Dietary Aide

  • Eugene, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Dietary Aide

  • Dallas, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, OR
  • 7 days ago

To perform a variety of dining tasks, Quality mealtime for our residents. food and beverage preparation. tray line and meal service to our residents.cleaning, team work and general upkeep and...

Diet Technician- Eating Disorders, Outpatient

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Nutrition Technician

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 11 days ago

You will also identify and make nutrition and other health-related referrals, perform participant risk assessments, and provide nutrition education in individual and group settings....

Dietary Aide Dietary Aide / Prep Cook

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago

Dietary Aide Dietary Aide / Prep Cook Life Care Center of Coos Bay Coos Bay, OR Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Hours may vary Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life....

Dietary Aide

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR
  • 12 days ago

If your answer is "all of the above", consider becoming a Dietary Aide at Marquis Companies....

Dietary Aide

  • McMinnville, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR
  • 13 days ago

Location: McMinnville, US-OR Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dietary Aide General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 13 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

  • Gresham, OR
  • 21 days ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 21 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department....

Dietary Aide

  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 28 days ago
  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 28 days ago

DescriptionDietary Aide:Status: Full TimeWage: $19-$22/Hour DOELocation: Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah - 805 Front St S, Issaquah, WA 98027Employee Perks:Tuition assistanceMentorship...

Server (Dietary Aide)

  • North Bend, OR
  • 29 days ago
  • North Bend, OR
  • 29 days ago

W orking as a Server (Dietary Aide) with our Dining Services team, you will: Prepare, maintain and reset dining room for all meals....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Oregon

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Highest Education Level

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