About this Nutrition Services Assistant role at Essentia Health

Essentia Health · Onsite · Duluth, MN

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2009820 NUTRITION SERVICES - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

Prepares and cooks quality food for patients, staff, and visitors’ nutritional needs. Determining amounts of foods needed, grocery list preparations, filling supply needs, organizing preparation needs on a daily and weekly basis, cost and work efficiency, and adherence to Department of Health and Department policies. Calculates daily production needs accurately and order appropriately, meeting the needs of patient meal service, cafeteria meals, catering events, and other meals. Follows standardized recipes and assists in their development. Assists in dining room set up, tear down and operations. Willing to train the right candidate. Some hospitality/restaurant experience is preferred.

Available benefits include but are not limited to:

Benefits-PTO, Medical, Dental, Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required.

FTE:

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening

Shift End Time:

Day/Evening

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/18/2026

Compensation Range:

$16.40 - $21.74

Employee 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 (218) 576-0000.

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To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE . Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, cre