Dietary Aide Jobs in Plano, 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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Full-Time Dietary Aide

  • Frisco, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

**The Role at a glance:** We are looking for a motivated, energetic **Full-Time Dietary Aide** to join our healthcare & food service team in **Frisco, TX**....

Dietary Aide/Server - Senior Living Community

  • Double Oak, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Double Oak, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Lewisville Estates Senior Living Community is seeking Dietary Aides/Servers to provide high quality service to all our residents at all times....

Dietary Aide PRN

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 4 days ago

ADMINISTRATIVE The cook supervises staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services. Attends meetings and in-services as required. QUALIFICATIONS Good verbal communication skills....

Dietary Aide - NE

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago

When you work at Signature Pointe, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing...

Clin Nutr - Nutrition Technician

  • Plano, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 5 days ago

Tasks may include, but are not limited to, nutritional monitoring, obtaining pertinent nutritional information, documentation, calorie counts, missed meals, basic nutrition education, anthropometric...

Clinical Diet Technician II - PRN

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Department highlights: • Fast paced, high acuity patient load • Clinical nutrition department values teamwork and flexibility • Job responsibility will also include taking patient meal calls....

Dietary Aide

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Remington Transitional Care of Richardson - Richardson, TX Position Type : PRN Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows the...

Diet Aide - Healthcare - Part-Time

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting, carrying trays and boxes, up to 25lbs....

Dietary Aide

  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 10 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff, and assists in various processes related to the preparation and delivery of meals....

Dietary Aide

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Servers/Dietary Aides

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 17 days ago

The Grove on Forest Lane, is seeking energetic and personable servers/dietary aides....

Dietetic Technician, Part Time

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Completes additional duties potentially including data collection, HealthTouch operations, patient satisfaction initiatives (i.e. patient rounds, test trays, etc), and assisting registered dietitians...

Dietary Aide

  • McKinney, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McKinney, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Belterra Health and Rehabilitation Center - MCKINNEY, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any DIETARY AIDE Our care teams are true caregivers....

DIETARY AIDE - Part Time

  • Allen, TX (7 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Allen, TX (7 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Victoria Gardens of Allen - Allen, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any DIETARY AIDE - Part Time Our care teams are true caregivers....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Plano, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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