Dietary Aide Jobs in Texas

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
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago

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

Full-Time Dietary Aide

  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day 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 Technician - Part Time

  • Portland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a part time Dietary Aide position in the Portland area....

Dietary Aide

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Who You Are: We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Dietary Aide....

Dietary Aide/Server - Senior Living Community

  • Double Oak, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Double Oak, TX
  • 2 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-P (72168)

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edinburg, TX Position Type: PRN Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows the direction...

Dietary Aide

  • Van, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Van, TX
  • 3 days ago

[] Double Weekend Dietary Aide Needed - Approximately 32 hrs....

Dietary Aide PRN

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Bedford, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Bedford, TX
  • 4 days ago

Parkwood Healthcare is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our culinary team!...

Food Svcs - Dietetic Aide Sanitation

  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago

Job Title & Specialty Area: Dietic Aide Sanitation Department: Food Services Location: Plano Shift: Monday- Friday 12pm-10:30pm Job Type: On-Site Why Childrens Health? At Children's Health, our...

Clin Nutr - Nutrition Technician

  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 4 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...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Texas

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Highest Education Level

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