Dietary Aide Jobs in Vermont

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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Dietetic Technician

  • Burlington, VT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 3 hours ago

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Nutrition Room Svc and Diet Tech Per Diem (position has no committed...

Dietary Aide (Nutritional Services) - FT/64

  • Springfield, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, VT
  • 7 days ago

Description The Dietary Aide will: Follow department procedure for tray assembly. Utilize weights and measures to assure proper portioning. Assist on tray line and delivers trays to patients....

Dietetic Tech II

  • Berlin, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Berlin, VT
  • 11 days ago

Maintenance of active CDR registration required for Dietetic Technicians, Registered. EXPERIENCE At least one year of health care nutrition and food service experience preferred....

Dietary Aide - Vernon Green

  • Vernon, VT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Vernon, VT
  • 60+ days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organize dish room in such a way as to prevent recontamination of clean dishes and utensils with soiled ones. Fill dish machine with fresh water...

Dietary Tech (Adult Day) - Per Diem

  • Springfield, VT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, VT
  • 60+ days ago

Description The Dietary Tech will: Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Adhere to sanitation and food safety guidelines as per ServSafe Food Handler Certification....

Diet Aide/ Cook

  • Newport, VT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newport, VT
  • 60+ days ago

Support keeping kitchen and any nutritional service area clean and stocked properly. Complete required check list....

Per Diem Dietary Aide

  • Windsor, VT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Windsor, VT
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Diet Aide I position is the job classification that includes the eight hour dishwashing position and the 3 hour part- time positions that work the afternoon shift. The jobs...

HHR- Cook/Dietary Assistant

  • Windsor, VT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Windsor, VT
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: The assistant is responsible for all phases of meal preparation and planning. The job requires supervision all dietary personal when director is not present....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Vermont

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Highest Education Level

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