Dietary Aide Jobs in Tennessee

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
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Top, TN
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Columbia, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 3 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide is to assist with various dietary functions as directed, assigned, or instructed....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Sycamore Shoals Hospital - 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643....

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 hours ago

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

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Sparta, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service....

Dietary Aide

  • McMinnville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • McMinnville, TN
  • 1 day ago

DIETARY AIDE for NHC MCMINNVILLE Don't miss this great opportunity for to join our team at NHC HealthCare McMinnville working as a Dietary Aide!...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE position. Location : Ballad Health HVMC - 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660....

Dietary Aide

  • TN
  • 2 days ago
  • TN
  • 2 days ago

Lakebridge A Waters Community is now hiring a Full - Time Dietary Aide to join our TEAM!!!...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Athens, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide Part Time, 3-4 shifts per week, Every Other Weekend Days: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m....

Dietary Aide

  • Dickson, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Dickson, TN
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! Dietary Aide?...

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Monday-Friday 10:30a-7p Dietary Aide Role Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 4 days ago

dietitian or dietetic technician Verifies physician orders for unusual diets, conflicting modifications, tube feeding orders and nutritional supplements Uses a computer to record, retrieve and print...

Dietary Aide/Stocker - Part-Time

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Part-Time Dietery Aide/Stocker! Shift : Monday & Thursday 6am-230pm and one e vening shift, 11am-730pm. TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center...

Dietary Assistant PRN

  • Winchester, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, TN
  • 6 days ago

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for you to join our team. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of...

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 6 days ago

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

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