Dietary Technician

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

August 05, 2026

Department:

16000781 Food Services ANW

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers-SAR

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

As a Dietary Technician at Allina Health, you ensure patients receive meals that align with their dietary needs and preferences. You'll guide patients in making informed food choices, monitor for allergies, and help maintain compliance with dietary orders-playing a vital role in their care and recovery. Join us in making every meal a step toward better health.

Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)

• 8-hour, day/evening shifts

• Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday

• Week 2: Thursday, Friday

• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description:

Assists in the meal preparation and service of food and nutritional programs in the nutritional services department. Processes and maintains patient diet orders, ensures tray services are accurate and timely, and directs day-to-day department operations for optimal patient service.

Principle Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and service
  • Processes and maintains patient diet orders, menus and related nutrition information/records.
  • May make infant formulas and assemble enteral/tube feedings as required.
  • Works with patients, nursing and dietitians to resolve tray service and/or food issues.
  • Checks patient trayline, maintains production tally information and conducts menu assistance and retrieval.
  • Documents all necessary dietary and patient information accordingly.
• Department management
  • Ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
  • Records refrigerator, pot/pan and patient dish machine temperatures as indicated.
  • Completes accurate cash handling reports.
  • Locks and secures the kitchen daily.
  • May supervise, schedule and direct work of nutrition services aides.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food service, health care or related industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related health major at an accredited college or university
• Associate's or Vocational degree in Dietetics from a program accredited by Commission of Dietetics Education (CADE)
• Dietetic Technician - Registered (DTR) credential - Commission of Dietetic Registration
• 2 years experience in a diet office as a diet clerk/technician

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.49 to $29.40 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.