What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diet Aide / Cook/ Baker/ Float position at Minden Medical Center?
The Position
Minden Medical Center is seeking a well-organized, energetic Diet Aide / Cook/ Baker/ Float to support our Food & Nutrition Services team and help ensure patients and staff receive safe, high-quality meal service. This role exists to provide reliable coverage across the department and to keep storage areas inspection-ready.
Key responsibilities include filling open schedule needs due to illness or vacation and completing the assigned station’s duties; organizing and maintaining the walk-in cooler/freezer and dry storage with clear date-marking, FIFO rotation, and EOC compliance; maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas; completing the daily deep-cleaning task sheet; and working cooperatively with the FSS/FSD, peers, patients, and hospital staff while following uniform, PPE, ID badge, and timekeeping expectations.
Qualifications:
- One year of dietary experience in a health care setting
Apply today to be considered for the Diet Aide / Cook/ Baker/ Float role at Minden Medical Center.
Benefits Package
Minden Medical Center offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 401(k); Life Insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA); a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Competitive Salary; and Paid Time Off.
A Typical Shift
As a Diet Aide / Cook/ Baker/ Float, your day starts by checking the schedule and connecting with the team to confirm where you’re needed most. You’ll move confidently between stations, keeping communication clear and courteous as priorities shift. During quieter moments, you’ll reset and straighten storage spaces so products are easy to find and ready for the next service. Throughout the shift, you’ll follow department standards, document tasks as required, and wrap up by confirming the area is ready for the next team member—leaving things clean, orderly, and prepared for the next day.