Dietary Aide Jobs in Utah

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

  • Sandy, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 1 day ago

Details about the Dietary Aide position we are hiring for: As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team....

Culinary Diet Technician PRN

  • Murray, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 9 days ago

Collects and inputs nutrition screening information May complete calorie count and nutrition analysis as dictated by facility Utilizes a computer to run reports and take orders....

Culinary Diet Technician Expo

  • St George, UT
  • 20 days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: Provides nutrition services to patients utilizing standardized guidelines....

Culinary Diet Tech Expeditor

  • St George, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 22 days ago

Collects and inputs nutrition screening information May complete calorie count and nutrition analysis as dictated by facility Utilizes a computer to run reports and take orders....

Culinary Diet Technician Expo PRN

  • St George, UT
  • 23 days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 23 days ago

Job Description: Provides nutrition services to patients utilizing standardized guidelines....

Dietetic Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 29 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 29 days ago

Responsible for performing essential technical duties associated with nutritional care and food service to all patients. Responsible for entering data into the computer and processing invoices....

Culinary Diet Technician Bedside PRN

  • Saint George, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: The Culinary Diet Tech provides nutrition services to patients under....

Culinary Diet Technician Bedside

  • St George, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description: Provides nutrition services to patients utilizing standardized guidelines....

Nutrition Service Worker - Academy Park Elementary

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker - Academy Park Elementary JobID: 20740 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available:...

Nutrition Service Worker - Oakridge Elementary

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker - Oakridge Elementary JobID: 20745 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available: As soon...

Nutrition Service Worker - Hunter High School

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker - Hunter High School JobID: 20753 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available: As soon...

Nutrition Service Worker -- Fox Hills Elementary

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker -- Fox Hills Elementary JobID: 20744 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available: As...

Nutrition Service Worker - Kearns High School

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker - Kearns High School JobID: 20754 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available: As soon...

Nutrition Service Worker - West Kearns Elementary

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Nutrition Service Worker - West Kearns Elementary JobID: 20746 Position Type: Nutrition Services/Nutrition Service Worker Date Posted: 1/14/2025 Location: Bates Food Service Center Date Available: As...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

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