Culinary Services Aide II

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Department: Culinary Services

Supervisor: Culinary Services Director

Supervises: None

Job Summary

The Culinary Services Aide II provides excellent customer service to our patients, employees and guests. The Aide II is responsible for following guidelines in food preparation, service, rotation, and storage. The Aide II is also responsible for following guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing service equipment. The Aide II is responsible for displaying and marketing food attractively.

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 $15.25 – $21.53. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurately prepares tray per patient order.
• Prepares food in a timely manner to ensure meals are served at specified times.
• Prepares food textures that patients and residents can safely chew and swallow.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of food in the department refrigerator and freezers.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment such as food slicer, steamers, and ovens.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans and food preparation equipment.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English; follow verbal and written directions, complete simple calculations.
• Experience in customer service preferred
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in hospital food service and preparing large quantities of food is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Schedule

• 16 hours per two-week pay period
• 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage
• Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) accrued on first paycheck
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
• 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.

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