Dietary Aide

HealthPartners; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement program

Competitive PTO

Short-term disability pay

Long-term disability and life ins.

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Education reimbursements

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Employee Well-being Program

Free parking

Employee recognition and rewards

Social club discounts to area venues

Community Volunteer Pay

Job summary

Westfields Hospital, part of HealthPartners, is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support the Food and Nutrition Services team. Responsibilities include meal preparation, distribution, sanitation, and assisting with patient and catering duties across shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include High School/GED enrollment, ability to follow instructions in English, and physical ability to stand, walk, and lift.

Qualifications

• High School/GED enrollment or completion.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, assembly, and delivery of patient meals according to dietary guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning work areas, dishes, utensils, equipment, and storage spaces according to food safety standards.
• Safely use and monitor cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Cross-train for a minimum of two positions in the Dietary Department.
• Prepare tables for catering events according to requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School/GED enrollment or completion

Job description

Westfields Hospital is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Dietary Aide to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality nutritional services by assisting with meal preparation, meal distribution, sanitation, and customer service activities throughout the hospital. The position is responsible for the specific job duties and responsibilities:

• Assists with the preparation, assembly, and delivery of patient meals according to dietary guidelines and requirements
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment by routinely cleaning work areas, dishes, utensils, equipment, and storage spaces in accordance with established food safety standards.
• Safely uses and monitors chemical and cleaning agents
• Cross trains for a minimum of two positions in the Dietary Department
• Prepare tables for catering events according to requests
• Other duties as assigned

FTE: 1.75; 7 hours per week

Work Schedule: Required to work 2-3 shifts per week

Available shifts include

• Monday-Sunday 4pm-7:30pm
• Saturday 7am-12:15pm
• Sunday 7am-1:30pm

Required Qualifications:

• High School/GED enrollment or completion
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital food service work experience
• Basic computer knowledge

Benefits:

At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Employee Well-being Program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Social club discounts to area attractions and events
• Community Volunteer Pay

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you’ll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone’s throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.