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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rocky Top, TN
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Morristown, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago

Purpose of this position The purpose of this position is to complete duties assigned to provide accurate, timely food service to meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local...

Dietary Aide

  • Dickson, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Dickson, TN
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary and Qualifications Dietary Aide The Dietary Aide will be a competent Support Services employee who is responsible for the cleanliness, organization, and distribution of food and supplies...

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Confers with Dietary Supervisor to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures....

Dietary Aide - Senior Living

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 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

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Dietary Aide PRN Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Walking Horse Meadows is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Bartlett, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 3 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Hixson, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Hixson, TN
  • 4 days ago

This position is part of the Morning Pointe Operations Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of "partnering with families...

Dietary Aide

  • Columbia, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a Food Service Member - Aide to work alongside our Certified Dietary Manager and Registered Dietitian....

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

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 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)

  • Sevierville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position. Location : LeConte Medical Center - 742 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862....

Dietary Aide

  • Brownsville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Brownsville, TN
  • 7 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • Waverly, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Waverly, TN
  • 8 days ago

Dietary Aide at WAVERLYHILLS Dietary Aide at WAVERLYHILLS in WAVERLY, Tennessee Posted in Restaurant - Food Service 3 days ago....

Dietary Aide

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 8 days ago

Join our team at TrustPoint Hospital as a Dietary Aide!...

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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%