Dietary Aide Jobs in Issaquah, WA

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 - Weekends - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 2 days ago

In this role, you'll assist with meal preparation, serve residents, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines....

Dietary Aide - Weekends - DIETA025323

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 6 days ago

In this role, you'll assist with meal preparation, serve residents, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines....

Dietary Aide - FT - Avamere Issaquah - DIETA025306

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 7 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred but not required. Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Aide

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Wage Range DOE $16.28-$25.75 General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide - Weekends

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 9 days ago

In this role, you’ll assist with meal preparation, serve residents, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines....

Dietary Aide - FT - Avamere Issaquah

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 11 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred but not required. Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Aide - DIETA025144

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required. Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Assistant - Nutrition Services

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Joseph Health Dietary Assistant - Nutrition Services in Seattle , Washington Description Consistently demonstrates excellent customer service maintaining compassion and empathy at all times....

Dietary Aide

  • Shoreline, WA (23 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (23 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 17 days ago

The Dietary Aide assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents in a skilled nursing facility....

Dietary Technician - Clinical Nutrition

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Verify and relevant data and refer patients with nutrition problems or evolving nutrition problems to the Registered Dietitian (RD)....

Dietary Aide - Weekends - DIETA025093

  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required. Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Aide - FT - DIETA024977

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living Dietary Aide - FT - DIETA024977 in Seahurst , Washington Dietary Aide: Skilled Nursing/Nursing Home Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm Off Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Dietary Aide - FT - DIETA024675

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living Dietary Aide - FT - DIETA024675 in Seahurst , Washington Dietary Aide: Skilled Nursing/Nursing Home Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm Off Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Dietary Aide - DIETA024960

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required. Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Aide on-call

  • Shoreline, WA (23 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (23 miles from Issaquah, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Dietary Aide on-call Compensation $22.09 per hour Job Type : Full Time DESCRIPTION $22.09 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Issaquah, WA

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Highest Education Level

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