Dietary Aide Jobs in Oak Ridge, 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

  • Rocky Top, TN (18 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Top, TN (18 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview: Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $12 - $13 per hour....

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

  • Powell, TN (15 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Powell, TN (15 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center - 7565 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849....

Dietary Aide

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 15 days ago

Overview Dietary Aide, Food Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical...

Dietary Aide

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 17 days ago

Overview Dietary Aide, Food Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical...

Dietary Aide

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 23 days ago

Dietary Aide Full Time, Evening Shift, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Position Summary : Performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Farragut, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Farragut, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center - 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN (9 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (9 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center - 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934....

Dietary Aide

  • Maryville, TN (22 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maryville, TN (22 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Patient Dining Associates - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATES - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Parkwest Medical Center - 9352 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923....

Patient Dining Associates - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATES - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Parkwest Medical Center - 9352 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923....

Dietary Service Aide

  • Maryville, TN (22 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maryville, TN (22 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Dietary Aide (Full-time) 1-9pm

  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Oak Ridge, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. The center offers Respite Care, continuingLong-term Care, Memory Care, and rehabilitation....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

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Highest Education Level

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