Dietary Aide / Food Service Technician in Mississippi

Dietary aides prepare and deliver meals to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities — ensuring residents receive nutritionally appropriate food with compassion and care. It's an accessible entry into healthcare settings with a pathway to become a certified dietary manager or dietitian.

$27,730 MS Median Salary
7% Growth Rate
2–4 weeks Training

💰 Dietary Aide / Food Service Technician Salary in Mississippi

Estimated salary range for Dietary Aide / Food Service Technicians in Mississippi, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$23,000
Median
$27,730
Experienced
$38,000

🎓 Dietary Aide / Food Service Technician Licensing in Mississippi

Credential required: ServSafe Food Handler + CDM (dietary manager, for senior roles)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Mississippi state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Dietary Aide / Food Service Technician Programs in Mississippi

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Dietary Aide / Food Service Technician in Mississippi

USA Career Finder combines federal education datasets, state-approved training lists, workforce training provider lists, and licensing-board sources where available. Always confirm program availability, cost, admissions requirements, and licensing eligibility directly with the school.

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Career College

Concorde Career College-Southaven

📍 Southaven, MS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Trade School

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

📍 Gulfport, MS
Award
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Community College

Holmes Community College

📍 Goodman, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

📍 Perkinston, MS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Community College

Pearl River Community College

📍 Poplarville, MS
Certificate 1-<2yr

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