
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 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 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.
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.
Education
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.
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.

CentraCare is a compassionate, not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the lives and well-being of Central Minnesota residents. With ten hospitals and over thirty clinics, we provide both primary and specialty care throughout the region. Focused on rural health, we're proud to be one of Minnesota's largest health systems, delivering expert care close to home. Our mission is simple: We're here for your whole life — to listen, serve, guide, and heal — because your health means everything.