Dietary Aide Jobs in Media, 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

  • Hockessin, DE (16 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hockessin, DE (16 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days 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....

Dietetic Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions Patient Care Completes nutrition assessments of patients within scope of practice of Dietetic Technician-Registered based on screening and documentation guidelines....

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Media, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Media, PA
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Coatesville, PA (21 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (21 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: DIETARY AIDE Location: Coatesville, PA Status: Full time Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no nights/weekends/holiday shifts Position Purpose: The Dietary...

Food Service Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Preparation of residents meals, ensuring that each resident is served a balanced and nutritional diet....

Lead Dietary Aide

  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Lead Dietary Aide Location: 1100 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees NJ 08043 Company: Lions Gate We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Dietary Aide to join our team....

Server / Dietary Aide - The Residence at Voorhees

  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Media, PA)
  • 8 days ago

LCB Senior Living is hiring Servers/Dietary Aides at The Residence at Voorhees. Apply today for immediate consideration! PTO- Paid Time Off Work with an Amazing Team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Wallingford, PA (3 miles from Media, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wallingford, PA (3 miles from Media, PA)
  • 15 days ago

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Food & Nutrition Aide PD Varied- Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Provides assistance in all Food and Nutrition Services functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures....

Food & Nutrition Aide PD Nights- Food & Nutrition - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Supports all functions of the Food and Nutrition Department Room Service as necessary for patient care....

Dietary Aide

  • Haverford, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Haverford, PA (8 miles from Media, PA)
  • 17 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Dietary Aide

  • Media, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Media, PA
  • 22 days ago

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking Dietary Aides to join our dining department team on a part-time basis. $600 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!...

Dietary Aide

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 27 days ago

The Dietary Aide performs a wide variety of tasks associated with the production of food, the sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, the operation of the caf, including salad bar, deli, hotline and...

Dietary Aide

  • Media, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Media, PA
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Media, PA

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Highest Education Level

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