Dietary Aide

Principle 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.
• Limits, 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in food service and/or sanitation standards required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period).
• 8-hour Day/Evening shifts.
• Every other weekend.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.45 to $23.77 per hour.

Benefit Summary

• Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them.
• We devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person.
• When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
• In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
• Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
• Benefits Include:
• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Application Instructions

Not applicable.