Dietary Aide Jobs in Greensburg, PA

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, full-time

  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Highland Hills Post Acute is a 200-bed post-acute care facility located at 1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh. Our dedicated staff members are ready to welcome you to the team. Here, we believe that...

Dietary Aide, part-time

  • Monroeville, PA (13 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA (13 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Monroeville Post Acute is a 131-bed post-acute care facility located at 885 MacBeth Dr., Monroeville. Our dedicated, tenured staff members are known for putting others first. This allows our...

Dietary Aide, part-time

  • West Mifflin, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd., Pittsburgh. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members....

Dietary Assistant

  • Library, PA (24 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Library, PA (24 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Community: Friendship Village of South Hills Address: 1290 Boyce Road Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania 15241 Pay Range $15.00-$18.15+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through...

Dietary Aide

  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour. Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Dietetic Technician (UPMC Presbyterian)

  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria....

Dietary Aide, Dietary Services - Westmoreland Manor

  • Greensburg, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 24 days ago

Dietary Aide, Dietary Services - Westmoreland Manor Westmoreland Manor is seeking applicants for a full-time Dietary Aide in our dietary services department for the "PM Float" shift!...

Dietetic Technician

  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 28 days ago

Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assess nutrition risk levels per established criteria....

Dietary Aide

  • Greensburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide St....

Dietary Aide

  • Latrobe, PA (8 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Latrobe, PA (8 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

DIETARY AIDE Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania Type: Contract Job #80210 APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Dietary Aide Location: Latrobe, PA 15650-1096 Position: Dietary Aide Pay Rate...

Dietary Aide- Northland Heights

  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will provide our residents with a quality dining experience....

Dietary Aide

  • West Mifflin, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (19 miles from Greensburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

We are hiring Full-time & Part-time positions Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food service or the Assistant Food Service Director, the Food Service Aide works in the kitchen...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Greensburg, PA

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Highest Education Level

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