Dietary Aide

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with preparing and delivering meals to patients, cafeteria guests, catering events, and other service areas. The role supports patient and employee well-being by preparing and plating meals and maintaining food safety. It includes dish room and utility duties, with an 8-hour permanent evening shift from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), including an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in food service and/or sanitation standards required with a high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED with one year of food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and set-up of assigned food for patients and employees.
• Follow cycle menus, modified menus, and standardized recipes when preparing food.
• Assemble patient food trays according to dietary needs.
• Deliver and retrieve patient food trays.
• Prepare items for cafeteria meal service; restock products and maintain the area during service.
• Set up catered meals and snacks as scheduled.
• May operate a cash register.
• Use proper cooking, cooling, and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
• Check food temperatures regularly before serving.
• Label, date, cover, and store food properly.
• Use sanitizing techniques for food, self, and equipment.
• Dispose of garbage and waste properly.
• Wash dishes, trays, cookware, carts, and utensils.
• Assist with putting away grocery orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED