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.

May 11 – June 18
Monday – Friday
12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
In-person

To register for class, you must come to an in-person intake session.

• When: Every Friday
• Arrive between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Get directions.)
• No appointment is needed. Please plan to be here for at least two hours, depending on how many students are waiting. During your visit, you will take an English test and talk about your goals. Our teachers will help you start the best class for your learning level.

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

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.