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Diet Aide

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'd be delivering meals to patients' rooms. What do you think makes a good dining experience for someone stuck in a hospital bed?

What they are checking: Whether they see meal delivery as a moment of care for a scared or uncomfortable patient, not just dropping off a tray.

You'd work six five-hour evening shifts every two weeks, plus every other weekend and holiday. How does that fit with the rest of your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly commit to the evening, weekend and holiday schedule this role requires.

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced job where you were on your feet the whole shift.

What they are checking: Whether they have the stamina and pace for a job that keeps them moving the entire time.

Tell me about a time a coworker needed help during a rush. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in as part of a team instead of sticking only to their own assigned tasks.

Why does working in a hospital kitchen appeal to you over a restaurant or store?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they are part of patient care here and are drawn to that, not just looking for any job.

What would you do

You bring a tray into a room and the patient says the food is wrong for their diet. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know not to argue or guess, and to check the diet order because a wrong meal can harm a patient.

A family member is upset because their mother's dinner came late and cold. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, apologize, and get help fixing it without getting defensive.

You knock on a patient's door and the doctor is in the room talking with them. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient privacy and know how to work around care without interrupting it.

About the work

How would you make sure the right tray gets to the right patient every time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand patient identification checks, because allergies and special diets make mix-ups dangerous.

What do you know about food safety, like keeping hot food hot and cold food cold, or washing hands between rooms?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic food safety and infection control, which protect patients with weak immune systems.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Love the customer service industry and working with diverse groups of people? Looking for a job away from a desk that keeps you up and moving? Or just wanting better work/life balance? Then look no further! As a foodservice staff member, you will have a direct impact on patient care by providing love+medicine through food! What you will do: • Work 80 hours every 2 week pay period • 8 hour shifts, rotating days/PM's • Must be able to work 11:30AM - 8:00PM, or 12:30PM - 9:00PM shift hours starting out. Day shifts may be available in time but most shifts will consist of afternoons and evenings starting out in the position. • Every other weekend and holiday • Deliver meals throughout the hospital, working with our patients, families and guests to ensure a great dining experience. What you will get: • A fun-loving team ready to make an impact through food! • Working a variety of shifts to ensure great work/life balance • Access to our Career Development Center • Generous 401K match and base contribution! • Starting pay of $16.99/hour, plus more based on experience! • We offer a 40 hour flex overtime computation • Tuition Investment Program • Shift differentials: PM's $0.75/hour, Weekend's $1.50/hour What you will need: • High School Diploma or equivalency or current student status with future proof of graduation or equivalency required within four years of hire date I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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