What Is a Dietary Aide?
A dietary aide works with a trained dietician to determine and implement the dietary requirements for a group or individual patient. Dietary aides work most often in nursing homes, doing food preparation and menu planning. The skills and qualifications of a dietary aide include education and training in food preparation and nutrition. A career as a dietary aide blends patient care with food and nutrition knowledge, and includes educating patients, caregivers, and families on healthy food choices.