Patient Meal & Cafeteria Aide | Training & Benefits

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Voluntary accident, critical illness,

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking a Food Service Assistant to deliver patient meals, wash dishes, serve the cafeteria, brew coffee, and assist with meetings on site. You will learn about diet orders and ensure meals align with dietary requirements while contributing to a clean, safe kitchen.

On-the-job training and ServSafe courses are provided, with opportunities to cross-train within the Nutrition Services Department for broader learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Education/Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification or MN Department of Health Food Manager's certificate preferred or willingness to complete.
• 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.
• Pre-employment health screening required.
• Able to handle multiple priorities calmly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver room service meals to patients.
• Wash and sanitize dishes.
• Serve co-workers and visitors in the cafeteria.
• Brew Caribou coffee and deliver meals to catered meetings on site.
• Learn about diet orders and ensure meals match dietary requirements.
• Maintain a food-safe environment with proper storage and temperature controls.
• Restock supplies and clean and sanitize the kitchen.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

MN Department of Health Food Manager's certificate

Job description

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking a Food Service Assistant to deliver patient meals, wash dishes, serve the cafeteria, brew coffee, and assist with meetings on site. You will learn about diet orders and ensure meals align with dietary requirements while contributing to a clean, safe kitchen.

On-the-job training and ServSafe courses are provided, with opportunities to cross-train within the Nutrition Services Department for broader learning and growth.