Dietary Aide

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

42d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Nourish health, one plate at a time. Join Allina Health as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients, employees, and community. From preparing and plating meals to ensuring food safety, your work helps fuel recovery and resilience. At Allina, we believe food is more than nourishment—it’s a key part of every person’s journey to becoming all together better! Key Position Details: 0.25 FTE (20 hours per two-week pay period) <7 hour permanent evening shift ( Start times ranging from 3:30pm to 4:15pm and ending no later than 9:00pm ) Every other weekend rotation Union Job Description: Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to all service areas including patients, cafeteria, catering and others. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils. May also operate a cash register.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED with one year of food service experience
0 to 2 years of experience in food service and/or sanitation standards required with high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Assists in preparation and set-up of assigned food for patients and employees.
Follows cycle menus, modified menus and standardized recipes when preparing food.
Assembles patient food trays according to dietary needs.
Delivers and retrieves patient food trays.
Prepares items for meal service in cafeteria.
During meal service, correctly restocks product and maintains area.
May set up catered meals and snacks as scheduled.
May operate cash register.
Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
Labels, dates, covers and stores food properly.
Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
Disposes of garbage and waste properly.
Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils.
Assists in putting away grocery orders.
Other duties as assigned.