Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Arizona

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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Nutrition Assistant - Verde Valley Medical Center

  • Cottonwood, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Cottonwood, AZ
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: OverviewThe Nutrition Assistant collaborates with both nutrition staff andhospital staff to provide optimal care and wellness to patients, staff...

Child Nutrition Assistant Elementary Floater

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Child Nutrition Assistant Elementary Floater Rhodes Junior High - 1860 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202 Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa....

Nutrition Assistant

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a...

Nutrition Assistant Lead

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Overview Hello Humankindness Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Chandler, Arizona. We are...

Food Service Worker

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker performing a full range of duties for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Nutrition and Food Service....

Food Service Worker Retail Services

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Great options and opportunities....

Food Service Worker

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Primary City/State: Brush, Colorado Department Name: Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Primary Location Salary Range: $15.61 -...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Nutrition Assistant Lead

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities As our Nutrition Assistant Lead, you will lead the daily operations of Nutrition Assistants and nutrition support to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance....

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Page, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Page, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner....

Child Nutrition Assistant 2025-2026 School Year

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Child Nutrition/ Child Nutrition Assistant Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Mountain Trail Academy    JOB GOAL: The Child Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in food...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

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Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Arizona

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 in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
High School or GED
17.7%
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 in Arizona
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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