Dietary Aide Jobs in Spartanburg, SC

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

  • Boiling Springs, SC (7 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boiling Springs, SC (7 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago

We are looking for a compassionate dietary aide to join our team. This role is responsible for operating a dishwasher as well as making sure trash is taken out as needed....

Dietary Aide

  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide LOCATION Palmetto Patriots State Veterans Home POSITION Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Come Work With America's Heroes W it is Our Honor to Serve Those Who Served!...

Dietary Aide

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 4 days ago

You'll help our kitchen staff with meal preparation and service. More about us: Greenville Post Acute is a member of the largest network of skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina....

Dietary Aide

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 12 days ago

Part time Dietary Aide 2nd shift 2nd shift hours 2:00pm-7:30pm OR 11:30am to 7:30pm Full time Dietary Aide **able to work 1st & 2nd shift Excellent Full Time Benefits: •Health, Vision, Dental Insurance...

Dietary Aide

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 16 days ago

You'll help our kitchen staff with meal preparation and service. More about us: Cherrydale Post Acute is a member of the largest network of skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina....

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 16 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position. Location: SMC - Mary Black Campus - 1700 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307....

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Spartanburg, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position. Location : SMC - Mary Black Campus - 1700 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307....

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 19 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Prisma Health Greer - 830 South Buncombe Road, Greer, SC 29650....

Dietary Aide (Part-time)

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 26 days ago

Come join our Food Services Team as a Part Time Dietary Aide. Looking for a person who enjoys working in the food and beverage industry and has a tender spot for the elderly....

Dietary Aide

  • Fountain Inn, SC (21 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fountain Inn, SC (21 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Fountain Inn Post Acute is a 66-bed facility located just 20 minutes from downtown Greenville, S.C. We're making some positive changes that include new management and new nurse leadership and we...

Food Service Aide

  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Position: Food Service Aide NHC HealthCare Greenville is looking for a FNS Dietary Aide to join our team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Spartanburg, SC

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Highest Education Level

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