Dietary Aide Jobs in Houston, TX

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

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

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

Neonatal Nutrition Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Jump-start your career as a(an) Neonatal Nutrition Technician today with The Womans Hospital of Texas....

Dietary Aide

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes - Houston, TX Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide...

Diet Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred 6 months in healthcare, patient facing experience preferred Responsibilities: Screens/rescreens patients for nutrition risk per established criteria....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietary Aide

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Job Location : The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Spring, TX Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com Click here for a virtual Facility Tour Position Summary The Dietary Aide is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate...

Server/Dietary Aide

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

The Reserve at Pearland Senior Living Community is seeking for Servers/Dietary Aides to provide high quality service to all our residents at all times. This role is to be in the evening time....

Dietary Aide

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Diet Technician - WC Clinical Nutrition - Inpati - 006

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 25 days ago

in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred 6 months in healthcare, patient facing experience preferred Responsibilities: Screens/rescreens patients for nutrition risk per established criteria....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME) Compass Group Texas We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

Dietary Aide

  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Sharpview - Houston, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Qualifications

Child Nutrition Service Worker

  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works with Child Nutrition Manager and Child Nutrition Specialists to plan appropriate programming in health and nutrition....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

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