Nutrition Aide

Hudson Hospital & Clinic; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

401k retirement program

Competitive PTO

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Free parking

Employee recognition and rewards

Job summary

Hudson Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Nutrition Aide to prepare cold items for patient meals, deliver meals, store foods and supplies, and assist with cafe operations. The role requires teamwork with cooks and diet clerks to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality meals, alongside basic dishwashing and cleaning tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in food/customer service, and familiarity with Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in food and customer service.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Deliver patient meals following service and safety guidelines.
• Retrieve, wash and store dishes; complete assigned cleaning.
• Communicate with cooks, aides and diet clerks to maintain safety and quality.
• Stock patient care areas and prepare cafe items.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Nutrition Aide will prepare cold items for patient meals, deliver patient meals, store food and supplies, wash and store dishes, complete assigned cleaning. Provides patients with menu choices that meet the prescribed diet and are within established guidelines. Logs information for patient meals, catered events, complementary meals, guests, and cafe.

Accountabilities/Duties

• Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Deliver patient meals following established service and safety guidelines.
• Retrieve, wash and store dishes following established guidelines.
• Complete assigned cleaning per schedule.
• Communicate with the cook, aides, and diet clerk in each position to maintain the safety, timeliness, and quality of meals and food items.
• Stock patient care areas.
• Prepare and assemble items for café.
• Prepare and serve café items.
• Utilize cashiering system.
• Assist in storing food and supplies in the department.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the work area

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in food and customer service-related area.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

At Hudson Hospital & Clinic, we offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package (0.5 FTE or greater) that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs (EAP), an employee well-being program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards.

About Hudson Hospital & Clinic

Hudson Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a comprehensive health care system serving more than 1.2 million patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has been a trusted caretaker of the Hudson, Wisconsin community for 70 years, working closely with our partner hospitals and clinics in the St. Croix Valley. Our team includes around 433 employees, more than 70 providers, and 30 volunteers, offering a full range of hospital, primary, and specialty care services.

We are an award-winning hospital, located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, where you’ll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, members, and the community we serve.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.