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Care Choice of Boerne

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF

Boerne, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes ...

Care Choice of Boerne

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF

Brenham, TX · On-site

$11.25 - $14.25/hr

The Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and ...

High Hope Care Center

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF

Brenham, TX · On-site

$11.25 - $14.25/hr

The Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and ...

DFW & Nursing Rehab

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF- COOK

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes ...

Care Choice of Boerne

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF

Waco, TX · On-site

Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes ...

Meadows Post Acute

Dietary Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

Dietetic services training program approved by the Dietary Managers Association, maintains this certification, and has received at least six hours of in service training on the specific California ...

Roscoe Care Center

Dietary Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

Dietetic services training program approved by the Dietary Managers Association, maintains this certification, and has received at least six hours of in service training on the specific California ...

Meadows Post Acute

Dietary Supervisor

Panorama City, CA · On-site

Dietetic services training program approved by the Dietary Managers Association, maintains this certification, and has received at least six hours of in service training on the specific California ...

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Ladgov Corporation

Dietary Manager

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

Overview : Located at the Cass Lake Service Unit in Minnesota, this role supports inpatient dietary services in a hospital setting. The Dietary Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the ...

Ladgov Corporation

Dietary Manager

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

Overview : Located at the Cass Lake Service Unit in Minnesota, this role supports inpatient dietary services in a hospital setting. The Dietary Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the ...

LADGOV CORPORATION

Dietary Manager

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

Overview : Located at the Cass Lake Service Unit in Minnesota, this role supports inpatient dietary services in a hospital setting. The Dietary Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the ...

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How much do dietary service jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for dietary service in the United States is $32.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.44 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dietary Service vs Dietary Aide?

AspectDietary ServiceDietary Aide
CertificationsFood Handler’s Permit, Nutrition KnowledgeFood Handler’s Permit, Basic Food Safety
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, healthcare facilitiesLong-term care, hospitals, assisted living
Job ResponsibilitiesMeal planning, dietary guidelines, supervising staffMeal prep, serving, assisting with dietary needs

Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, focusing on meal services. Dietary Service typically involves more responsibilities like meal planning and supervision, while Dietary Aides assist with meal preparation and serving. Both require food safety certifications and work in similar environments, but Dietary Service roles often have more advanced duties.

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Infographic showing various Dietary Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,399 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

DIETARY SERVICE STAFF

Care Choice of Boerne

Boerne, TX • On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

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Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Sign on Bonus $1,500 for Full Time
Dietary Cook
JOB SUMMARY:
Dietary Service Staff are responsible for the preparation and serving of the resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals must be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes which are on file within the dietary department. Dietary service staff must maintain appropriate cleanliness and sanitation to prevent the occurrence of food home illnesses.
EDUCATION:
Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Six (6) months previous experience in dietary services preferable but not essential.
  2. Worker receives on-the-job training with supervision, and must demonstrate that they
    can physically carry out all dietary related duties.
  3. Knowledge of quality food preparation and food service.
  4. Must have some knowledge in the use of food service equipment and related cleaning
    equipment.
  5. Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate, and willingness to work under
    supervision.
  6. Adheres to all company policies and performs task in a timely and efficient fashion.
  7. Must work as scheduled each week, working weekends and holidays as needed.
  8. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.
  9. Has appropriate health certificate as required by local, state, and federal health
    departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Adhere to directives of the Dietary Supervisor, Administrator, or Director of Nurses.
  2. To keep the Dietary area in a clean and sanitary condition.
  3. Must have a genuine interest in working with the elderly.
  4. Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform
    task despite frequent interruptions. Keeps and open line of communication with other
    department members.
  5. Ability to perform task with due consideration for residents in surrounding areas.
  6. Exercise initiative and judgment involved m maintaining assigned area in a clean and
    orderly fashion.
  7. Must be willing to handle and clean dirty dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment within
    the dietary department.
  8. Must have the ability to work well with co-workers and supervisors.
  9. Prepared meals according to approved menus and recipes.
  10. Organize tray assembly and meal service.
  11. Reports any equipment problems to the Dietary Supervisor.
  12. Maintains and submits records for food and supplies used to the Dietary Supervisor.
  13. Communicates needs and recommended changes which will better the department to
    the Dietary Supervisor.
  14. Attends in-service programs as scheduled by the Dietary Supervisor.
  15. Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Dietary Supervisor or the facility
    Administrator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Use the percentages range as follows:
  • 0% Never
  • 1 - 33% Occasional
  • 34 - 66% Frequent
  • 67 - 100% Continuous
Requires full range of body motion including:
1. Standing/Walking: Frequently.
  • Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform direct or indirect duties related to dietary services
2. Bending/Stooping: Frequently.
  • Required to bend or stoop in many job activities such as retrieving and storing food items, transferring pots and pans, and etc.
3. Lifting/Handling: Frequently.
  • Required to lift and handle cans of food, frozen foods, post/pans and cooking materials. Some of these activities are done with push/pull activity or with carts. Range of weight: 1 to 50 pounds.
4. Carrying: Frequently.
  • Worker will carry large cans, boxes, sacks, various pieces of equipment, large pots and pans, cleansers, detergents, and etc. Range of weight: 1 to 50 pounds.
5. Push/Pull: Frequently.
  • Required when working with various machinery, as well as when maneuvering food carts, equipment on casters over concrete or tile floor throughout many periods during the day. Required when loading and unloading the dishwashers, and storing new food deliveries. Range of weight: 1 to 150 pounds.
6. Balancing: Occasionally.
  • Carrying heavy objects where necessary and when placing or removing food items and supplies from store room shelving.
7. Twisting/Turning: Frequently.
  • In combination with lifting and bending when stocking shelves and cabinets, preparing meals, serving meal trays, and sweeping, mopping, and loading and unloading dishwashing machine.
8. Crouching/Stooping: Occasionally.
  • May be required anytime during the working day.
9. Kneeling: Occasionally.
10. Reaching:
  1. Greater than shoulder height: Frequently.
  2. Equal to shoulder height: Frequently.
  3. Less than shoulder height: Frequently.

11. Handling/Manual Dexterity: Continuously.
  • Working speed is critical. Both fine and gross motor skills are needed in all areas of dietary services.
12. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing: Continuously.
  • Must be able to communicate with co-workers, patients, and visitors.

JOB LOCATION:
Must work throughout all nursing areas of the facility. May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation.

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