Dietary Aide

Do you like working with people? Our Dietary Aide employment training will teach you skills to work as a server in nursing homes or hospitals. We also help you find and keep a job. Wages range from $14 – $17/hour.

Class is in-person at the International Institute of Minnesota (1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul MN). Bus passes or gas cards are available. Contact us for transportation help.

To qualify for Dietary Aide training, you must:
•    Be born outside the U.S.
•    Live in Minnesota
•    Have conversational English skills
•    Be in good physical condition

Our Dietary Aide Training teaches you skills to be successful in your job as a server. In this class you will learn:
•    Food safety
•    Infection control
•    Nutrition
•    Special diets and patient orders
•    American foods
•    Computer skills for the workplace
•    Customer service best practices and patient dialogue
•    Practical experience serving and communicating with older adults

You will also receive financial coaching to help you learn about American money and plan for your future.

2024 Schedule:

• March 18 – April 12  9:30 – 1:30
• June 24 – July 19  9:30 – 1:30
• November 4 – Nov. 29 9:30 – 1:30

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Class will be taught in-person at the International Institute of Minnesota (1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul MN)

A bus pass or gas card is provided during class, and this training meets MFIP program hourly requirements.