Dietary Aide Jobs in Memphis, TN

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 - Senior Living

  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

The Pointe at Kirby Gate Senior Living Community is seeking Dietary Aides to provide high quality service to all our residents at all times....

Dietary Aide

  • Bartlett, TN (15 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN (15 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Culinary Aide Position Summary: Meal Plating, Kitchen Clean up. Additional Responsibilities May Include: Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents. Set up of...

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Memphis, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position....

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Collierville, TN (22 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Collierville, TN (22 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 12 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville - 1500 West Poplar Avenue, Collierville, TN 38017....

Dietary Aide

  • Memphis, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 20 days ago

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

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Memphis, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: Methodist Healthcare - 7691 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138....

Dietary Specialist (Corrections)

  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary Works under general direction to superviseinmates to prepare meals without waste according to menus and number of personsto be served, and supervise inmates in the handling,...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Memphis, TN

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Highest Education Level

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