The Job Description of a Lead Dietary Aide
Lead dietary aides oversee meal preparation and nutrition for a company. Lead dietary aides work for a wide range of businesses, from schools to hospitals to nursing homes. They are often referred to as dietitians.
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Basics
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Lead dietary aides plan and schedule meals centered around healthy eating. They can either develop plans based on the needs of individuals or groups. Many also hire, train and schedule other dietary aides.
Skills
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Lead dietary aides must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in outlining diet plans. Organization and an ability to motivate both staff members and clients are key skills.
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Qualifications
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Requirements to become a lead dietary aide vary by company, but all need at least a license or certificate in their field. They can obtain certification through a supervised work program (usually 900 hours), internship or courses from the Commission on Dietitian Registration. In some instances, lead dietary aides must possess a bachelor’s degree.
Wages
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According to PayScale.com, dietitians earned anywhere from $40,000 to more than $56,000 per year in September 2010.
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