Culinary Services Aide I

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 20,402 - 28,805; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is seeking a Culinary Services Aide I to support kitchen operations, ensure clean equipment, prepare patient meals, and deliver carts. You will help set up dining areas, assist in the café, and maintain accurate temperature records to ensure safety and quality.

This role offers part-time shifts with weekend and holiday rotation, wage range visibility, and benefits that include time off, parking, and potential education support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; follow verbal and written directions, complete simple calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand the majority of shift.

Responsibilities

• Washes, sanitizes and stores dishware, silverware, pots and pans and trays.
• Checks patients' food order for accuracy according to diet needs prior to delivery.
• Supports aides in the kitchen and café as needed.
• Washes and sanitizes tables in the cafeteria and counters in the vending area.
• Delivers food carts to various departments.
• Stores and rotates food and supplies in unit refrigerators and freezers.
• Monitors and records temperatures of cooler, milk and coffee.

Skills

English literacy

Lifting 40 lbs

Stamina/standing

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Summary

The Culinary Services Aide I ensures kitchen equipment is cleaned, food orders are prepared according to patient needs, dining rooms are set up and cleaned, and food carts are delivered.

Title

Culinary Services Aide I

Summary

The Culinary Services Aide I ensures kitchen equipment is cleaned, food orders are prepared according to patient needs, dining rooms are set up and cleaned, and food carts are delivered.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $14.81–$20.91. This range reflects the base wage for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Washes, sanitizes and stores dishware, silverware, pots and pans and trays.


• Checks patients' food order for accuracy according to diet needs prior to delivery.


• Supports aides in the kitchen and café as needed.


• Washes and sanitizes tables in the cafeteria and counters in the vending area.


• Delivers food carts to various departments.


• Stores and rotates food and supplies in unit refrigerators and freezers.


• Monitors and records temperatures of cooler, milk and coffee.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age; high-school diploma or GED preferred.


• Ability to read, write and speak English; follow verbal and written directions, complete simple calculations.


• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs


• Ability to stand the majority of shift

Schedule

• 56 hours per two-week pay period (0.7 FTE)


• Scheduled shifts may begin as early as 6:00 a.m. or as late as 10:00 a.m., with end times ranging from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.


• Every other weekend and rotating holiday schedule


• Call shifts as needed, casual/call minimum of three shifts per month

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage


• Paid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck


• Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance


• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match


• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles


• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education


• Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

• This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.