Dietary Aide

MedStar Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Dietary Aide for part-time evening shifts. The role involves food preparation and ensuring safety standards are met, contributing to the recovery and well-being of patients. Candidates should be at least 16 years old; prior food service experience is preferred.

Benefits

Medical/Dental Benefits

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with necessary education and/or experience.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED with food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and delivery to patients and cafeteria.
• Ensure food safety using proper cooking and storage techniques.
• Wash dishes, trays, and utensils; may operate a cash register.

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

June 24, 2025

Department:

16000782 Food Services UTD

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

< 7 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

10

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Nourish health, one plate at a time.

Join Allina Health as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients, employees, and community. From preparing and plating meals to ensuring food safety, your work helps fuel recovery and resilience. At Allina, we believe food is more than nourishment-it's a key part of every person's journey to becoming all together better!

Key Position Details:

• 0.25 FTE (20-hours per 2-week pay period)
• Evening shifts start times ranging from 300p-415p and ending no later than 9p
• Every other weekend

Job Description:

Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to all service areas including patients, cafeteria, catering and others. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils. May also operate a cash register.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and set-up of assigned food for patients and employees.
  • Follows cycle menus, modified menus and standardized recipes when preparing food.
  • Assembles patient food trays according to dietary needs.
  • Delivers and retrieves patient food trays.
  • Prepares items for meal service in cafeteria.
  • During meal service, correctly restocks product and maintains area.
  • May set up catered meals and snacks as scheduled.
  • May operate cash register.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
  • Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
  • Labels, dates, covers and stores food properly.
  • Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
  • Disposes of garbage and waste properly.
  • Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils.
• Assists in putting away grocery orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of food service experience
• 0 to 2 years of experience in food service and/or sanitation standards required with high school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.38 to $25.39 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.