Dietary Aide Jobs in Rhode Island

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

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 2 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $17.25 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....

WIH-Diet Aide - (Tray)40D

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

Dietary Technician, Lead - RWMC

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

Education:#High School Diploma or GED Experience:#Previous Nutrition Assistant experience required. Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and back of the house kitchen operations....

Guest Services Representative / Diet Technician

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 4 days ago

Courses in nutrition preferred....

Dietary Aide

  • East Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietetic Technician

  • Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago

Provides nutrition interventions/plans of care (e.g. menu correction diet education) as designed and directed by the Clinical Dietitian....

Dietary Aide - DIETA025511

  • Newport, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: Dietary Aide Type: PRN Available Shift: Various Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport - 835 SW 11th Ave....

Dietary Aide

  • Johnston, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 18 days ago

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

Diet Aide Per Diem

  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago

Diet Aide Per Diem Department:WIH-Dietary Operating UnitWomen & Infants Hospital Location:Providence, RI Job ID:22006 Job Status:Per Diem Shift:Other Schedule:Other Job Summary: Assists in...

Dietetic Technician PD

  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago

Provides nutrition interventions/plans of care (e.g. menu correction diet education) as designed and directed by the Clinical Dietitian....

Dietary Assistant

  • Newport, RI
  • 25 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 25 days ago

SUMMARY:Performs a variety of duties to set-up distribute and recover patient meal trays efficiently and accurately. Assembles distributes and/or serves meals for the cafeteria and special...

Diet Aide (Cafeteria) Per Diem

  • Providence, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: Assists in preparation and service of food for patients or patrons. Performs cleaning and sanitation functions. Performs other tasks as necessary in support of the department....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Rhode Island

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Highest Education Level

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