Dietary Aide Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

  • Wexford, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Wexford, PA
  • 17 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....

Food Service Aide Substitute. Job in Plymouth Meeting Gr8Jobs

  • Plymouth Mtng, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Plymouth Mtng, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Aides to join our team on an as-needed basis....

Patient Nutrition Technician - Full Time, Days

  • Chester, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 3 hours ago

This Patient Nutrition Technician candidate will perform a variety of routine duties in the Nutrition Service Department including receiving and storing goods, prepare foods for service; serving food...

Dietary Aide, full-time

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 hours 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 2 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

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities The Dietary Aide provides food service assistance in the nursing center to ensure our patients/residents' dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and...

Dietary Aide

  • Indiana, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Indiana, PA
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide St....

Dietary Aide, part-time

  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 3 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 Aide SEIU (Part-time)

  • Lewistown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 3 days ago

Prepares all salads and desserts according to recipes indicated or convenience directions on the package label and produces quantities indicated on production sheets. Follows department guidelines...

Dietary Aide Full-Time Every Other Weekend

  • Reading, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen,...

Patient Nutrition Technician (Part time)

  • Chester, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 4 days ago

This Patient Nutrition Technician candidate will perform a variety of routine duties in the Nutrition Service Department including receiving and storing goods, prepare foods for service; serving food...

Dietetic Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a full-time Dietetic Technician, Registered for a Lifestyle Coordinator role in the Outpatient Bariatric Medicine department at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown...

Dietary Aide - FT/PT

  • Concordville, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Concordville, PA
  • 9 days ago

Ensure adequate nutritional intake for all residents Answer telephones professionally and follow up with requests....

Restaurant Server or Dietary Aide

  • Martinsburg, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Martinsburg, PA
  • 10 days ago

Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Welcome to Homewood at Martinsburg where making a positive impact is our daily goal. We're not just a team;...

Dietary Aide - Full Time - St. Mary Medical Center

  • Langhorne, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 10 days ago

Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a full time Dietary Aide to join our Dietary Team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

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