Dietary Aide

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking an entry-level dietary aide to support food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. You will follow sanitation guidelines, operate basic kitchen equipment, and assist with dishwashing and cleaning tasks. Cash handling may be required in some roles.

The position is full-time, on-site in Minneapolis, with consideration for part-time schedules. Prior food service experience is preferred, but comprehensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior dietary or food service experience.
• Cash handling experience optional.
• Ability to follow sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to patients, staff and customers in accordance with department guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment as required.
• Dishwash and perform general cleaning duties.
• Handle cash transactions if applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Dishwashing

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
This department specializes in outpatient nutrition counseling on pediatric nutrition issues. They also provide inpatient assessments and education as well as some on‑going support with outpatient follow-up.
Position Summary
An entry level position who participates in the preparation and service of food to patients, staff, and customers while maintaining department guidelines for sanitation. Responsibilities include preparation and service, (food for patients will be age and developmentally appropriate), operation of equipment, cash handling, dishwashing, grill service, and general cleaning.
Prefer previous dietary or food service experience. Cash handling experience optional.
Physical Demands
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part‑time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.