Dietary Aide

Nourish lives with high-quality meal service.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Dietary Aide

A Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to patients, residents, and staff, ensuring nutritional standards and physician's orders are met. The role requires maintaining impeccable service and sanitation levels in all food service areas, including the dining room, room service, cafeteria, and at special catered events. Challenges include adapting to diverse dietary needs and preferences while managing time efficiently during busy meal services. Collaboration with the nutrition team and other healthcare staff is essential to align food service with overall health goals. The position expects flexibility and creative problem-solving in dynamically changing environments.

About the Culinary Services Department:
Fresh Meals Served with Care

In Culinary Services at CRMC, we provide fresh, high-quality meals that fuel healing, comfort families, and keep healthcare workers energized. Whether preparing nutritious, patient-specific meals for hospital room service or serving employees in the cafeteria, our team blends hospitality, dietary expertise, and culinary creativity to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We take pride in making mealtime a bright spot for patients and a welcoming experience for staff.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Effective communication skills
• Discretion with confidential info
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Problem-solving mindset
• Multitasking proficiency
• Tech-savvy in clinical software

Education and Experience

Required

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Preferred

• Previous experience in food service, commercial housekeeping, or janitorial field

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org.

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.