Culinary Assistant: Elevate Senior Dining & Care

Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living; Crosslake (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Cornerstone Management is seeking a Culinary Assistant for Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living Facility to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests. You will follow menus and dietary needs, maintain safety standards, and support the dining staff to ensure high-quality, attractive meals on schedule in a resident-centered environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for seniors, and a commitment to safe food handling and positive guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, staying on task.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, Chef Supervisor and Assisted living Director.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
• Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, including HACCP and the Minnesota Food Code.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
• Support the mission and values of Cornerstone Management Communities.

Skills

Food service vocabulary

Punctual

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Job description

Cornerstone Management is seeking a Culinary Assistant for Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living Facility to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests. You will follow menus and dietary needs, maintain safety standards, and support the dining staff to ensure high-quality, attractive meals on schedule in a resident-centered environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for seniors, and a commitment to safe food handling and positive guest experiences.