Dietary Aide Jobs in Virginia

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

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: The Dietary Aide maintains kitchen areas in a clean, safe, sanitary and orderly manner....

Diet Aide- Part Time

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'll have...

Advise athletes on sport specific nutrition strategies to optimize performance and recovery....

Food & Nutrition Aide

  • Lexington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, VA
  • 2 days ago

The Food & Nutrition Aide assists in all Food & Nutrition functions including food preparation, the serving of meals and are involved in the clean-up of the kitchen and serving areas....

Dietary Aide

  • Brookneal, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookneal, VA
  • 2 days ago

If you are a Food Server/Dietary Aide who enjoys ensuring healthy, nutritious meals are available to help our community with their healing and well-being then we want to hear from you!...

Dietary Aide

  • Salem, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 2 days ago

Friendship is looking for Part-Time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA....

Dietary Aide

  • Lexington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, VA
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago

Title: Dietary Aide State Role Title: Dietary Aide Hiring Range: $34,933 Pay Band: 1 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov Recruitment...

Diet Technician

  • Ashland, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian in providing nutrition care for patients/residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines...

Dietary Aide

  • Berryville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Berryville, VA
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a compassionate dietary aide to join our team....

Dietary Aide - PT

  • Lake Ridge, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Ridge, VA
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for full-time Dietary Aides! Wage Rate: $13.50 to $15.50 per hour commensurate with experience, New Weekend Differential rates!...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full And Part Time)

  • Manassas, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 9 days ago

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

Food Service Technician I

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 10 days ago

Title: Food Service Technician I State Role Title: 79211 Hiring Range: $15/hour Pay Band: 1 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Catawba Hospital Agency Website: Recruitment Type: Job...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full And Part Time)

  • Manassas, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

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