Culinary Services Aide I

Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Qualified Bilingual Staff Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on cafeteria items

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is seeking a part-time Culinary Services Aide I to support dining services. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen equipment, preparing patient meals, setting up dining rooms, and delivering food carts to departments.

The role offers varied shifts, weekend rotation, and benefits; wage range is hourly and depends on experience and equity considerations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to read, write and speak English and follow directions.
• Must be at least 16 years old; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.

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

Reading & writing

Health & safety

Team assistance

Basic math

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time (.1-.74) , Day/Evening , 56hrs/2wks

Posted 07/24/2026

Title

Culinary Services Aide I

Summary

The CulinaryServices 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, educationand internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $14.81–$20.91.This range reflects the basewagefor 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/callminimum of three shifts per month

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.