Nutrition Services Assistant

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring a patient and customer food service assistant to support the daily operations at St Marys Medical Center. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, stock service areas, monitor inventory, and maintain clean workspaces in a patient-focused environment.

The role involves interacting with customers, handling cash, and working in day/evening rotations as part of a part-time schedule. Benefit offerings accompany this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high quality and nutritious foods to patients and customers.
• Perform tasks related to food service, preparation, and stocking of food service areas.
• Monitor inventory and assist with dishwashing and general cleaning.
• Interact with customers and handle cash transactions as needed.
• Support daily operation of the facility during assigned shifts.

Skills

Food service

Food preparation

Inventory monitoring

Dishwashing

Cleaning

Stocking

Customer interaction

Cash handling

Job description

Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical CenterDepartment:2009820 NUTRITION SERVICES - SMMC 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.Available benefits include but are not limited to:Benefits-PTO, Medical, Dental, RetirementTuition ReimbursementCareer DevelopmentApply for more Information!!Licensure/Certification Qualifications:FTE:0.6Possible 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:SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)Union Posting Deadline:09/18/2026Compensation Range:$16.40 - $21.74Employee 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].