Culinary Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ebenezer is seeking a Culinary Assistant at Vernon Terrace of Edina to provide dining room and to-go meal service for residents in a welcoming senior living community with convenient access to public transit. The role emphasizes resident satisfaction, safety, and teamwork in a day shift environment.

The position is part-time, with a 32-hour biweekly schedule and rotating days (7:00 am–3:30 pm). Experience expectations include less than 1 year, HS diploma preferred, and potential experience in

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma and 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals and ensures the dining area is clean and inviting.
• Promotes resident satisfaction and handles substitution requests and complaints appropriately.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Vernon Terrace of Edina is located conveniently near public transportation stops and close to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Southwest Minneapolis. Vernon Terrace offers elegant amenities and a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our vibrant senior living community provides a full spectrum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our dedicated care team embodies Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate, ensuring our residents enjoy longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

The Culinary Assistant is responsible for dining room and to-go meal service to residents within the building.

This nutrition services schedule includes;

• 32 hours every two weeks ; Part time
• 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Day Shift
• Week 1: Mon & Sun ; Week 2: Wed & Thur
• Occasional weekends

Responsibilities

• Serves meals and ensures that the dining area is clean and inviting:
  • Follows meal serving schedule and procedures.
  • Offers resident meal choices and meets resident’s specific dietary needs.
  • Uses proper safety and sanitation techniques.
  • Follows dining room cleaning schedule and procedures.
  • Follow proper procedures for dining room set-up.
  • Follows proper work flow to stay on task.
  • Learns and becomes proficient with EMenu System and restaurant style service.
  • Ensures all dishes (including flatware, drinkware, etc.) are washed, sanitized, and put away before end of shift.
• Promotes and encourages positive resident relations and satisfaction:
  • Welcomes residents and initiates conversation.
  • Accommodates resident requests such as requests for food substitution, change in seating, etc.
  • Listens to any complaints and responds appropriately. Refers issues to Executive Director and Culinary Director as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• less than 1 year experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezrcares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Compensation: $18.12- $26.17 Hourly