Nutrition Services Assistant

Paradox; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Essentia Health Deer River Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Services team member to assist in delivering nutritious meals to patients and guests. Responsibilities include food service, preparation, inventory checks, dishwashing, cleaning, and stocking in patient areas.

You will interact with customers and handle cash at points of service. The role requires Day/Evening shifts, weekend and holiday availability, and inclusion in the Deer River SEIU union.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing high quality and nutritious foods to patients and customers.
• Tasks include food service, food preparation, inventory monitoring, dishwashing, general cleaning, and stocking.
• Interacts with customers and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up and service in the patient service area.
• Interact with customers and cash handling.

Job description

Building Location:

Essentia Deer River Hospital

Department:

2079820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DEER HOSP

Job 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:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening

Shift End Time:

Day/Evening

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/29/2026

Compensation 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].