Culinary Assistant - AL

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

York Gardens Senior Living is located in Edina, MN, offering assisted living and memory care options. This role focuses on providing dining room and to-go meal service to residents in a warm, resident-centered environment.

You will work with a schedule that includes weekday evenings and weekend shifts as part of a small, customer-focused team. The position emphasizes following safety and sanitation procedures, providing meal choices, and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining room or food service is preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and keep the dining area clean and inviting.
• Follow meal serving schedule and procedures.
• Accommodate resident meal preferences and dietary needs.
• Ensure dishes and utensils are washed and stored properly.
• Assist with dining room setup and clean-up.
• Learn and use the EMenu System and provide restaurant-style service.
• Promote positive resident relations and respond to requests or concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Safety protocols

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of the vibrant Edina community. Our senior living is conveniently located near public transportation and the crossroads of Highways 100, I-35W and I-494. We have 76 Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care apartments in a warm, friendly, convenient community.

Week 1: Wednesday (4:00pm - 7:00pm), Friday (4:00pm - 7:00pm)Week 2: Wednesday (4:00pm - 7:00pm), Friday (10:30am - 7:00pm), Sunday (4:00pm - 7:00pm)

This position is responsible for dining room and to go meal service to residents.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Less than high school/No Formal Education


• 1 year

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.ebenezercares.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