Dietary Aide
About the role
A Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to patients, residents, and staff, ensuring nutritional standards and physician's orders are met. The role requires maintaining impeccable service and sanitation levels in all food service areas, including the dining room, room service, cafeteria, and at special catered events. Challenges include adapting to diverse dietary needs and preferences while managing time efficiently during busy meal services. Collaboration with the nutrition team and other healthcare staff is essential to align food service with overall health goals. The position expects flexibility and creative problem-solving in dynamically changing environments.
About the department
In Culinary Services at CRMC, we provide fresh, high-quality meals that fuel healing, comfort families, and keep healthcare workers energized. Whether preparing nutritious, patient-specific meals for hospital room service or serving employees in the cafeteria, our team blends hospitality, dietary expertise, and culinary creativity to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We take pride in making mealtime a bright spot for patients and a welcoming experience for staff.
Ideal candidate traits
- Fast and consistent with prep work
- Friendly and service-minded
- Handles pressure with ease
- Keeps a clean, safe station
- Communicates clearly with teammates
- Follows health code standards
Requirements
No formal education or experience is required.
- Preferred: Previous experience in food service, commercial housekeeping, or janitorial field
Benefits
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Life insurance
- Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Educational assistance and reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Work-life balance support
- Gym membership and other discounts
- Employee recognition programs
Pay rate is determined based on experience in this role.