Culinary Aide

Paycom - ATS; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN, is seeking a friendly Culinary Aide to join our dining team. You will assist residents with meals, set up dining areas, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining space, delivering a welcoming dining experience for seniors.

The role is part-time (0.4 FTE), with evening and weekend shifts. Wage ranges from $19.09 to $19.75 per hour, reflecting a supportive work environment and opportunities for additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Friendly and dependable with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas for meal service.
• Assist residents with meal selections and meal delivery.
• Provide friendly beverage service and clear dishes after meals.
• Keep dining spaces stocked, clean, and sanitized.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation procedures

Job description

For more than 130 years, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has been a trusted leader in senior care in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. Our vibrant campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Hospice services.We are seeking a friendly and dependable Culinary Aide to join our culinary team. If you enjoy working with people and helping create a welcoming dining experience, this could be a great opportunity for you!As a Culinary Aide, you’ll support our residents and culinary team with meal service, dining room setup, dishes, cleaning, and other food service needs.Schedule & WageWage: $19.09-$19.75/hr. DOEFTE: Part-Time, 0.4 FTEHours: Eight 4-hour shifts per pay periodTuesday–Saturday Shifts: 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Sunday Shifts: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Weekend Rotation: Every other weekendHolidays: Alternating holidays requiredThere are also opportunities to pick up additional shifts to help cover illnesses and employee time-off requests.What You’ll DoSet up dining areas for meal serviceAssist residents with meal selections and meal deliveryProvide friendly and prompt beverage serviceClear dishes and dining items after mealsKeep food, beverages, and utensils stocked and presentableClean and sanitize tables, dining areas, and food preparation spacesReset dining rooms for upcoming mealsOperate the dishwasher and clean dishes, trays, glasses, cups, and silverwareOrganize and put away clean food service itemsClean and sanitize food delivery equipmentHelp maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environmentWork alongside the culinary team to provide a positive dining experience for residentsWhat We’re Looking ForFriendly and dependable with a strong customer-service mindsetAbility to communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, and other team membersAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace proceduresAbility to work well as part of a teamPrevious food service experience is preferred but not requiredPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for most of the scheduled shiftAbility to lift up to 35 poundsAbility to work in hot and humid kitchen environmentsAbility to safely work around kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and food productsAbility to work scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidaysJoin Episcopal HomesBe part of a team that has been serving older adults in our community for more than a century. Help make mealtime something our residents look forward to. Apply today to join the culinary team at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota!\"At Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.\"