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Food Prep | Hospital Nutrition

CentraCare
Saint Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Find Your Purpose at CentraCare

Join CentraCare's Nutrition Services team and play an important role in supporting the health and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff. As a Food Prep Associate, you will help prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming dining experience. This position works closely with chefs and kitchen staff to prepare menu items, maintain food safety standards, and support daily kitchen operations.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in preparing food, and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Schedule

  • Full Time | 72 Hours Every Two Weeks

  • Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts

    • Typical shifts: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and/or 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    • You must be available for either shift as they will blend on the schedule.

    • Every Other weekend

    • Rotating holidays

 

Pay & Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $20.31 per hour and increases with experience

  • Full Pay range: $17.71 - $27.07 per hour

  • Earn extra for weekend and holiday shifts 

  • Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

 

What You'll Do

  • Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation and meal service.

  • Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes and production standards.

  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, and workspaces.

  • Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

  • Deliver excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.

  • Support patient safety initiatives and Family Centered Care principles.

  • Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies.

  • Perform other kitchen and nutrition services duties as assigned.

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required upon hire.

 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

  • ServSafe Food Safety Certification within six months of hire.

  • One year of institutional, hospital, restaurant, or food service experience is preferred.

About Our Team

Our Nutrition Services team prepares, serves, and delivers delicious meals and snacks to patients, visitors, and staff throughout CentraCare. Team members work together to create a positive dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service.

 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer. 

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