Food Service Assistant

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k plan

HSA/FSA

EAP

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare is hiring a Food Service Assistant to deliver patient meals, assist with meal preparation, and serve visitors in the on-site cafeteria. You will learn about diet orders to ensure meals match dietary requirements and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role offers on-site shifts with on-the-job training, ServSafe courses, and opportunities to cross-train in other areas of Nutrition Services. Strong communication and a patient-focused approach are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to complete course.
• Six months related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians, employees, and guests.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
• Pre-employment health screening required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver room service meals to patients.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Serve co-workers and visitors in the cafeteria.
• Brew Caribou coffee for staff and guests.
• Deliver meals to catered meetings on site.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Interpersonal skills

Follow oral/written instructions

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Food Service Assistant your typical day may include delivering room service meals to patients, washing and sanitizing dishes, serving co-workers and visitors in the cafeteria, brewing Caribou coffee, or delivering meals to catered meetings on site. You will learn about diet orders and make sure patients' meals match their dietary requirements. You will contribute to a food-safe environment by helping with proper food storage, monitoring food temperatures, restocking supplies, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen.We provide you with several days of on-the-job training, ServSafe food sanitation and food allergens courses, and plenty of ongoing support as you learn the details of your new job. Interested employees may cross-train in other areas of the department when opportunities arise.In the Nutrition Services Department, we strive to live out our values every day in a fun, fast-paced (and often music-filled!) environment. We know that nutritious tasty meals, excellent service and nutrition education contribute to the healing and well-being of our patients and customers.Shifts40 Hours Bi-Weekly, Day/PM ShiftsOpen Date: 08/12/2026Preferred Application Deadline: 08/19/2026Compensation:Hourly Wage Range: $15.67 - $21.60/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Benefit Offerings:Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.EEOC:Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Education/Special Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. ServSafe certification or MN Department of Health Food Manager’s certificate preferred or willingness to successfully complete ServSafe certification course. Six (6) months related experience preferred. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately. Ability to interact with patients, physicians, employees, and guests.Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.Must be able to handle multiple priorities in a calm, productive manner.