Nutrition Services Aide Jobs

A Nutrition Services Aide plays an essential role in the nutrition industry by providing support in aspects of dietary planning and food service management. They are mainly responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining dietary records, providing patient education on nutritional requirements, and maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation areas. They are also involved in coordinating dietary needs with doctors and dietitians, ensuring that patients or clients receive appropriate meals based on their health conditions or dietary restrictions. These professionals work in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions that provide food services.

To be a Nutrition Services Aide, one needs to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions may require a certification in food handling or nutrition services. They should have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of dietary practices, and proficiency in using kitchen equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial as they often interact with patients, clients, and healthcare providers. Prior to becoming a Nutrition Services Aide, a person may have roles as a kitchen assistant, food service worker, or dietary aide, which would provide them with necessary experience in food handling and preparation, basic nutrition, and dietary services.

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Englewood, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Englewood, FL
  • 13 hours ago

Role: Food Service Worker Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents...

Nutrition Services Aide

  • Lenorah, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenorah, TX
  • 2 days ago

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions...

Lead Food Service Assistant - FT

  • Fargo, ND
  • 2 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 2 days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

PRN Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Waterville, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 13 days ago

Role: Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will...

Lead Food Service Assistant - Sanford Medical Center Fargo - FT

  • Fargo, ND
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 90+ days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • West Bend, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Bend, WI
  • 3 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : West Bend Insurance - 1900 South 18th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095. Note: online applications accepted...

Nutrition Services Aide- A14

  • Salinas, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Department: NS The Nutrition Services Aide works under the supervision of Nutrition Services Supervisors/Assistant Director....

School Nutrition Assistant II

  • Black Mountain, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Black Mountain, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Nutrition Assistant II...

School Nutrition Assistant

  • Bristol, VT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bristol, VT
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary:The School Nutrition Assistant works under the direction of the School Nutrition Manager to execute meal preparation and other related tasks at an assigned school site....

Food Service Worker Per Diem

  • Corona, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Basic to advanced culinary skills; Knowledge of modified and therapeutic diets perferred. Food Workers’ certificate required within 30 days of start date....

Nutrition Assistant

  • Greeley, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Greeley Hospital, US:CO:Greeley Department: GH Food Nutrition FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Day and Evening Rotation Pay: $18.54 - $24.10...

Nutrition Service Aide (Pool)

  • Wolfforth, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wolfforth, TX
  • 11 hours ago

The Nutrition Services Aide assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions....

Food and Nutrition Assistant- Canistota- PT

  • Canistota, SD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Canistota, SD
  • 11 hours ago

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Food Service Assistant Store Manager

  • Mission, SD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mission, SD
  • 12 hours ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the...

Consults with Nutrition Service Director on matters of uncertainty, i.e., portions, prices, diet allowances. Promptly reports any food shortages or malfunctioning equipment....

Nutrition Services Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Nutrition and Wellbeing
Eating habits have drastically changed from the era of prehistoric man to modern times, as has our understanding of nutrition, diet, and disease. On this four-week course, youll explore the...
Nutrition and Disease
Learn about the role of nutrition and lifestyle in disease occurrence and prognosis, and how to analyze and evaluate scientific evidence within this field. Worldwide people are living increasingly...
Nutrition and Disease
Learn about the role of nutrition and lifestyle in disease occurrence and prognosis, and how to analyze and evaluate scientific evidence within this field. Worldwide people are living increasingly...

Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nutrition Services Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Nutrition Services Aides offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nutrition Services Aides
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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