Dietary Aide Jobs in Washington

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

  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 16 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 18 hours ago

Dietary Aide Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community located in Vancouver, Washington....

Wellness Coach - South

  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 hours ago

OUR CULTURE: At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff - of all ages and from all walks of life - work to bridge the...

Dietary Aide III U

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 2 days ago

FTE:.5 Shift: Evening Schedule: Evening Position Summary The Dietary Aide III is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team....

Dietary Aide - Weekends - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, 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

  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago

Reports to: Dining Services Manager Full Wage Range: $16.28-$20.00 Full job description: General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Nutritional Services Aide

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 3 days ago

What you will do in this role\: Accurately prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets and prepares special diet foods as necessary. Verifies trays for accuracy Prepares and delivers...

Dietary Aide - Weekends - DIETA025323

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Aide Noc

  • Grand Coulee, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Coulee, WA
  • 5 days ago

CMC is seeking a full-time night shift Dietary Aide to join our team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Kent, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 5 days ago

Benson Heights Rehab Center is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our outstanding team! $18 per hour Come join our team!...

Wellness Coach

  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago

OUR CULTURE: At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the...

Dietary Aide - FT - Avamere Issaquah - DIETA025306

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 6 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....

Wellness Coach - Valley Branch

  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 days ago

OUR CULTURE: At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff - of all ages and from all walks of life - work to bridge the...

Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

  • Longview, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Longview, WA
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1....

Dietary Aide - SNF

  • Ellensburg, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Ellensburg, WA
  • 7 days ago

Reports to: Dietary Director Full Wage Range: $16.66-$20.82 Full job description: General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

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