Culinary Services Aide I

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Department: Culinary Services

Supervisor: Director of Culinary Services

Supervises: None

Job Summary

The Culinary Services Aide I position ensures kitchen equipment is cleaned, food orders are prepared according to patient needs, dining rooms are set up and cleaned, and food carts are delivered.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $14.66-$20.70. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Washes, sanitizes and stores dishware, silverware, pots and pans and trays.
• Checks patients' food order for accuracy according to diet needs prior to delivery.
• Supports aides in the kitchen and café as needed.
• Washes and sanitizes tables in the cafeteria and counters in the vending area.
• Delivers food carts to various departments.
• Stores and rotates food and supplies in unit refrigerators and freezers.
• Monitors and records temperatures of cooler, milk and coffee.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age; high-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; follow verbal and written directions, complete simple calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to stand the majority of shift

Schedule

• 56 hours per two-week pay period
• Monday-Friday, 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Every other weekend

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility - PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
• Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We're recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We're proud to be named to Becker's 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon-along with Urgent Care locations in both Northfield and Lakeville. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.