Dietary Aid/Prep Cook

Personal Care Senior Living; Andover, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible part-time schedule

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Personal Care Senior Living in Columbia Heights, MN seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide / Prep Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.

This part-time role offers 20–28 hours weekly with every other weekend requirement, paid training, and opportunities for additional hours and growth in a supportive team.

If you enjoy cooking for seniors, work well independently, and value teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Dietary/food service or kitchen experience preferred.
• Willing to train the right person.
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for serving seniors with kindness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and finishing dinner service.
• Prepare and serve evening meals for residents.
• Plate meals according to menu and dietary needs.
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare food items for the following day.
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work closely with the Lead Cook to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Food service experience

Prep cook

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Description

Dietary Aide / Prep Cook

Personal Care Senior Living – Columbia Heights, MN

Join Our Amazing Team!

Do you enjoy cooking and making a difference in the lives of seniors? Personal Care Senior Living is looking

for a compassionate, dependable Dietary Aide / Prep Cook to join our team.

This position plays an important role in providing residents with delicious, nutritious meals while

maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment.

If you enjoy preparing meals, working independently, and being part of a team that truly cares, we'd love to

meet you!

Every other weekend required

Approximately 20–28 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and finishing dinner service
• Prepare and serve evening meals for residents
• Plate meals according to menu and dietary needs
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen
• Sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment
• Prepare food items for the following day
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Work closely with the Lead Cook to provide an exceptional dining experience

We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive leadership and positive team environment
• Paid training
• Opportunity for additional hours and growth
• A rewarding career where your work truly makes a difference every day
• If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that treats residents like family, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred
• Prep cook experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Passion for serving seniors with kindness and respect