Job Description

Diet Technician (0.6 FTE) - Food Services (261024)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Food Services

FTE: 0.6 (48 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday, Every Other Weekend

Shift(s): Days/Evenings

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-PersonPurpose of this position: Under general supervision, assumes responsibility for the nutritional wellbeing of patients receiving sustenance provided by the Food and Nutrition Services Department or to coordinate daily operation of tray line service.RESPONSIBILITIESMonitors and maintains patient orders, admissions, discharges, and transfers using the electronic medical record in combination with the diet office software systemMay complete nutrition screening; determines the level of nutritional risk for patients, able to determine the needs of the age groups served and plan care based on the needs identified, and notifies the dietitian of patients deemed at nutritional risk who require attentionMay complete calorie count calculations and communicate results as appropriateMenu correction based on special diet needsDirect tray service; checks each tray for accuracy and adherence to diet orderMay prepare and deliver enteral formulas as appropriateAnswers call center phone calls and problem solvingMay provide nutrition education as required; documents in the electronic medical record, demonstrates knowledge of the age appropriate range of services, treatment, or therapiesCan make a determination of standard and substandard productsAssures proper food handling and presentationVisits all ages of patients daily in assigned area for menu selection and to conduct patient satisfaction surveysEnters accurate diet orders, admissions, discharges, and transfer of patients into diet office software system and communicates change to tray serving area. Uses computer terminal to communicate with nursing unitsConducts test trays for quality and accuracy of trays as served to patientsPrepares menus for serving area in accordance with current diet ordersAttends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazardsFollows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne PathogensDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environmentPromotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:Student in a current dietetic program-OR-An approved equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications:Completed dietetic/nutrition programOver three months to one year experience in hospital food service preferred

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package:

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Food Services

Primary Location

: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.60 (48 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Every Other Weekend

Job Level

: Staff

Employee Status

: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $21.46

Max: $27.27

Job Posting

: Sep-28-2026