Culinary Aide

Paycom - ATS; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota is seeking a dependable Culinary Aide in Saint Paul to support dining services for residents. You will set up the dining room, assist with meal selections, serve beverages, and help with meal service while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

The role requires strong customer service, English proficiency, and the ability to work well with others, including flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an eighth-grade education.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English required to ensure safe patient care, accurately document in medical records, and communicate with patients and care team.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining room before meals.
• Assist residents with meal selections and meal delivery.
• Serve beverages and help with meal service.
• Clear tables and dishes after meals.
• Keep food, beverages, utensils, and supplies stocked.
• Clean and sanitize tables, dining areas, and food preparation areas.
• Reset the dining room for the next meal.
• Operate the dishwasher and clean dishes, trays, glasses, cups, and silverware.
• Put away clean dishes and food service items.
• Help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and safe.
• Work with the culinary team to provide a good dining experience for residents.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

For more than 130 years, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has been serving older adults in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. Our campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Hospice services.We are looking for a dependable and friendly Culinary Aide to join our team. In this role, you will help with meal service, dining room setup, dishes, cleaning, and making sure residents have a positive dining experience.Schedule & PayWage: $19.09–$19.75/hour, depending on experienceFTE: Part-Time, 0.4 FTEHours: Eight 4-hour shifts per pay periodTuesday–Saturday: 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Weekends: Every other weekendHolidays: Alternating holidaysThere may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts to help cover illnesses and employee time off.What You’ll DoSet up the dining room before mealsAssist residents with meal selections and meal deliveryServe beverages and help with meal serviceClear tables and dishes after mealsKeep food, beverages, utensils, and supplies stockedClean and sanitize tables, dining areas, and food preparation areasReset the dining room for the next mealOperate the dishwasher and clean dishes, trays, glasses, cups, and silverwarePut away clean dishes and food service itemsClean and sanitize food delivery equipmentHelp keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and safeWork with the culinary team to provide a good dining experience for our residentsWhat We’re Looking ForFriendly, dependable, and comfortable working with older adultsGood communication and customer service skillsAbility to work well with othersAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to follow food safety and sanitation proceduresPrevious food service experience is preferred, but not requiredPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for most of the shiftAbility to lift up to 35 poundsAbility to work in a warm kitchen environmentAbility to safely work around kitchen equipment and cleaning productsAbility to work scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidaysJoin Our TeamIf you’re dependable, enjoy working with people, and are looking for a part-time position where you can make a difference for our residents, we’d love to hear from you.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.\"Qualifications:Minimum of an eighth-grade education.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively with others.Proficiency in spoken and written English required to ensure safe patient care, accurately document in medical records, and effectively communicate with patients, families, and the care team.Preferred Qualifications:Prior food production experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.Ability to fulfill all facility hiring practices.Physical Requirements:Ability to remain standing for most working hours.Must be physically fit as determined by a physical exam.Must be non-allergic to a variety of foods, soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds.Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.Working Conditions:Ability to perform assigned tasks as required.Flexible work hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.Exposure to hot and humid work environments.Possible exposure to sharp instruments, power-driven equipment, and caustic chemicals.Routine tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.May be in contact with pork products.