Dining Assistant, Full-Time

Ecumen; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

Ecumen Pathstone in Minnesota seeks a Dining Assistant to support food prep, serving, and cleanup in a senior living setting. The role emphasizes friendly resident service, safety, and teamwork within a structured facility environment.

The position offers a full-time schedule (6:30am-3:00pm) with about 60 hours bi-weekly, rotating weekends, and holidays. Pay targets are $19–$20 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
• Serves meals to residents per diet order and portion size, and at the proper temperature.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area; labels, dates and rotates inventory; operates equipment safely.
• Completes opening and closing duties; performs routine cleaning responsibilities.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in residents' health.
• Responds to resident requests and concerns; notifies supervisor.
• Works with others in a demanding environment; supports team members.
• Assists with special functions as directed.
• Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Serv Safe certification

Job description

The Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. This position maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.

About Us

Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Dining Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice- all within the Mankato, MN area.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shifts: 6:30am-3:00pm
• Approximately 60 hours bi-weekly
• Position will work various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.

Pay

• The targeted pay range for this job is $19.00 to $20.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
2. Serves meals to residents per diet order and portion size, and at the proper temperature. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
3. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies. Operates all equipment, specific to duties, in a safe manner.
4. Completes opening and closing duties as assigned. Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
5. Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents' personal health is observed.
6. Responds to resident requests and special requests, concerns or complaints and promptly notifies the supervisor.
7. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members within the community as directed by the leadership team.
8. Assists with special functions as directed.
9. Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Commercial kitchen experience
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Previous senior care experience
• Serv Safe or other food safety and sanitation training/certification

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