Dietary Aide

Minden Medical Center; Minden Township (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Minden Medical Center in Iowa is seeking a full-time dietary aide to support safe, accurate meal service for patients and smooth cafeteria operations. The role involves cashier duties, basic food prep, stocking supplies, and ensuring proper patient diets.

You will move between the cafeteria and patient areas, interact with staff and guests, maintain clean service spaces, and uphold MM Center standards throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months cash register experience in a food service setting, preferred.
• Some direct food preparation experience preferred.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cash register.
• Complete deposits.
• Stock supplies.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Support proper patient diets.
• Maintain clean, orderly service areas.

Skills

Cash register experience

Food preparation experience

Attention to detail

Job description

The Opportunity

Minden Medical Center is hiring a full-time dietary aide for a day-shift role that supports safe, accurate meal service for patients and smooth cafeteria operations. This position exists to help ensure every guest and patient receives the right items, in the right way, at the right time.

Key responsibilities include operating the cash register, completing deposits, stocking supplies, assisting with basic food preparation, supporting proper patient diets, and maintaining clean, orderly service areas.

Required qualifications/skills

• Minimum of six months cash register experience in a food service setting, preferred
• Some direct food preparation experience preferred
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work with professionalism and integrity

Your Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• and Employee Discounts

A Typical Shift

Your day shift starts by getting set for service—checking what’s needed up front and what patients will require throughout the day. You’ll spend time moving between the cafeteria and department work areas, staying organized as the pace changes. Expect frequent interaction with staff and visitors, steady moments at the register, and periodic resets to keep spaces tidy and ready. As the shift winds down, you’ll wrap up with end-of-day steps so the next team starts strong and everything remains accurate, clean, and in line with Minden Medical Center standards.