Dietary Aide

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Crosby (MS); On-site; USD 24,727 - 28,364; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, MN, is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to prepare and serve high-quality meals while ensuring nutritional standards are met. The role involves collaborating with the nutrition team and handling diverse dietary preferences.

Applicants should be fast, friendly, and capable of maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position offers a benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, commercial housekeeping, or janitorial field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals to patients, residents, and staff.
• Maintain service and sanitation levels in all food service areas.
• Adapt to diverse dietary needs while managing time during meal services.
• Collaborate with the nutrition team and healthcare staff.

Skills

Fast and consistent prep work

Friendly and service-minded

Handles pressure with ease

Keeps a clean, safe station

Communicates clearly with teammates

Follows health code standards

Education

Preferred: Previous experience in food service

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Crosby, MN 56441

Position Type: Part-time (.7 FTE, 56 hours/pay period)

Salary Range: $17.95 - $20.59

Job Shift: 8-hour Varied Shift

Job Category: Every 3rd weekend

About the Company

Nourish lives with high-quality meal service. Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we have provided compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first—both our patients and our employees. Whether you are on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you’ll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect.

We invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Dietary Aide

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 Culinary Services Department

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

• 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

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Previous experience in food service, commercial housekeeping, or janitorial field

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; life insurance; and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

Additional Information

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email [e-mail] for assistance.