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

  • Amelia Court House, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Amelia Court House, VA
  • 5 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: $13.00 / hour 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 Part-Time - Richfield

  • Salem, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 1 day ago

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

Diet Aide- Full Time

  • Irvington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvington, 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...

Dietary Aide, Nutrition Svcs, NCH - PRN - 40

  • Norton, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norton, VA
  • 1 day ago

$0.00 Salary Not Available Dietary Aide, Nutrition Svcs, NCH - PRN - 40 Ballad Health Occupation: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Location: Norton, VA - 24273 Positions available: 1 Job #: 3975342...

Dietary Aide P/T

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team!...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago

Friendship is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA....

Dietary Aide (Food & Nutrition Aide)

  • Clintwood, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clintwood, VA
  • 2 days ago

If you are a Food Servier - 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

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago

Title: Dietary Aide State Role Title: Dietary Aide Hiring Range: $17.00-$19.50 Pay Band: 1 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov Recruitment Type:...

Part- Time Dietary Aide

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago

Title: Part- Time Dietary Aide State Role Title: Food Service Technician 1 Hiring Range: $17.00- $19.50 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Stafford, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Stafford Hospital - 101 Hospital Center Boulevard....

Dietary Aide - Food & Nutritional Services - Part-time

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Dietary Aide 1 has one of the following primary assignments but is expected to be able to perform all assignments on an as needed basis: To prepare patient trays in accordance with dietary restrictions...

Dietary Aide

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and checking trays for accuracy before serving. Deliver and pickup food carts in a timely manner....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Stafford, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Stafford Hospital - 101 Hospital Center Boulevard....

Nutrition Technician

  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 9 days ago

and nutrition diagnosis....

Food Service Technician I

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago

Title: Food Service Technician I State Role Title: 35-3021 Hiring Range: 33,323-38,321 Pay Band: 1 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southeastern Va Training Centr Agency Website:...

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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%