Mid Level Food Service Associate Jobs
Mid level food service associate jobs call for professionals ready to own daily operations, guide newer team members, and make on-the-floor decisions with minimal supervision. Openings run predominantly on-site across Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Taher, Ferrero, and Sauer Brands hiring at this level now.
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West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
Organizes, plans, directs and supervises Food and Nutrition Services department functions to comply with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures, state health department regulations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.) and Education Recognition Program (ERP)’s. Provides nutrition care for hospitalized patients, outpatients, WIC clients, nursing home residents and resident of facilities for the developmentally disables. Provides nutrition and diabetes education for individuals and groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Organizes, plans, directs and supervises Food and Nutrition Services and Diabetes Care and Education departments’ functions to comply with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures, state health department regulations, and Education Recognition Program (ERP)’s National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES).
Develops and implements appropriate nutrition care plans, assesses and revises as needed.
Assess departments’ needs for appropriate staff and supplies, equipment, storage, time and space.
Assess and evaluate patient nutrition status and needs
Develops policies and procedures, job descriptions and menus.
Plans and conducts nutrition and diabetes education for individuals and groups.
Provides consultation services to facilities as contracted by WRHS.
Serves as WIC director/ high risk nutritionist for Adams County WIC, performing duties as directed by the North Dakota WIC Program.
Develops annual budgets.
Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes Education Recognition Program (ERP).
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics as required to qualify for registration exam
- Registered or registry eligible dietitian
Three years of related work experience preferred
Licensed in North and South Dakota
Day shift with occasional rotation to assist on evenings/weekends
West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
Organizes, plans, directs and supervises Food and Nutrition Services department functions to comply with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures, state health department regulations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.) and Education Recognition Program (ERP)’s. Provides nutrition care for hospitalized patients, outpatients, WIC clients, nursing home residents and resident of facilities for the developmentally disables. Provides nutrition and diabetes education for individuals and groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Organizes, plans, directs and supervises Food and Nutrition Services and Diabetes Care and Education departments’ functions to comply with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures, state health department regulations, and Education Recognition Program (ERP)’s National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES).
Develops and implements appropriate nutrition care plans, assesses and revises as needed.
Assess departments’ needs for appropriate staff and supplies, equipment, storage, time and space.
Assess and evaluate patient nutrition status and needs
Develops policies and procedures, job descriptions and menus.
Plans and conducts nutrition and diabetes education for individuals and groups.
Provides consultation services to facilities as contracted by WRHS.
Serves as WIC director/ high risk nutritionist for Adams County WIC, performing duties as directed by the North Dakota WIC Program.
Develops annual budgets.
Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes Education Recognition Program (ERP).
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics as required to qualify for registration exam
- Registered or registry eligible dietitian
Three years of related work experience preferred
Licensed in North and South Dakota
Day shift with occasional rotation to assist on evenings/weekends
West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Mid Level Food Service Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level food service associate job?
Position your experience around ownership and consistency. Highlight specific responsibilities you managed independently, such as overseeing a station, training colleagues, or maintaining quality standards during high-volume service. Tailor your application to show you go beyond task completion, emphasizing reliability, food safety certifications, and any process improvements you contributed. Concrete examples of problem-solving during service carry more weight than a general list of duties.
Which companies hire mid level food service associates?
Companies hiring mid level food service associates right now include Taher, Ferrero, and Sauer Brands, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is active across large healthcare systems, university dining programs, hospitality groups, and contract food service operators that need experienced associates who can work with limited direct supervision.
Are there remote mid level food service associate jobs?
Yes, though most food service associate work is on-site by nature. About 33% of mid level food service associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in coordination, inventory management, or catering administration roles rather than hands-on service positions. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by role type will help identify which openings allow off-site work.
How do I move up to a mid level food service associate role?
Moving into mid level food service associate work takes building a reputation for consistency and gradually taking on more responsibility. Early in your career, focus on mastering food safety protocols, learning multiple stations, and completing any available certifications. Over time, volunteers for lead shifts, trains incoming staff, and contributes to inventory or scheduling tasks signal readiness for mid level roles where ownership and dependability are the core expectations.
Which industries hire the most mid level food service associates?
Mid Level food service associate roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume, continuous service environments that depend on experienced associates who can maintain standards, mentor newer staff, and keep operations running smoothly without constant oversight.