Nutrition Services Assistant

Essentia Health; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Deer River, MN, is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services associate to assist with daily food service, preparation, stocking, and cleaning. You will interact with patients and customers, handle cash, and help ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are provided.

The role includes day/evening shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and union involvement. Benefits include core health coverage and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing high quality and nutritious foods to patients and customers.
• Tasks may include food service, food preparation, inventory monitoring, dishwashing, cleaning, and stocking of food service areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and service in patient service areas; interact with customers and handle cash.
• Support daily operations in nutrition services and food prep as required.

Job description

Building Location:Essentia Deer River HospitalDepartment:2079820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DEER HOSPJob Description:Education Qualifications:Assists in providing high quality and nutritious foods to patients and customers through a variety of tasks necessary to the daily operation of the facility. This may include food service, food preparation, monitoring inventory, dishwashing tasks, general cleaning, and stocking of food service areas. Performs tasks related to the setup and service in the patient service area, including interacting with customers and cash handling.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:FTE:0Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Day/EveningShift End Time:Day/EveningWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion:Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)Union Posting Deadline:07/29/2026Compensation Range:$15.45 - $22.05Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].