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

  • Somerset, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, PA
  • 2 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....

Dietary Aide - Part Time - Evenings

  • York, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Dietary Aid –Part Time Opening! Be Essential! Join our caring team in serving our residents. We are a 5 Star Facility – Our Dining Operations are the secret to our success! Misericordia Nursing &...

Dietary Aide

  • Greensburg, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Dietary Aide St....

Dietetic Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago

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

Food Service Technician

  • PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • PA
  • 16 hours ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Milton, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Milton, PA
  • 18 hours ago

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Food Service Director, the Dietary Aide works in the kitchen assisting in the preparation and service of food and follows a cleaning schedule....

Dietary Aide II (Behavioral Health) - Part Time

  • Indiana, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Indiana, PA
  • 18 hours ago

In this role you will be: Organizing work and work areas Considering plate appeal, presentation, customer service, and quality and nutritional value of preparation techniques and final product Providing...

Dietary Aide

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide - Part-Time Dayshift (6:45am - 3:00pm)and (1:00pm - 9:00pm) - Every Sat/Sun *NO COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT!* *MASKS OPTIONAL* Benefits of the Dietary Aide: Daily Pay!...

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
  • 3 days ago
  • Coatesville, 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Du Bois, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Du Bois, PA
  • 3 days ago

Join our Dietary department where you can develop a passion for food service while assisting our residents with one of the most valued components of their day. Christ the King Manor is seeking...

Dietary Aide

  • Latrobe, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Latrobe, PA
  • 4 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 - Part-time

  • PA
  • 5 days ago
  • PA
  • 5 days ago

The Heights Post Acute is hiring a Part-time Dietary Aide! Shift: Evenings The Heights Post Acute is a great facility that values their residents and team members....

Dietary Aide - Part Time - St. Mary Medical Center

  • Langhorne, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 6 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Allenwood, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Allenwood, PA
  • 9 days ago

As a dietary aide at White Deer Run some of the duties performed are: Cook food according to menus. Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals....

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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%