Dining Assistant, On-Call / Casual

Ecumen; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ecumen North Branch is seeking a Dining Assistant to support food preparation, serving and cleanup. You will maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, follow policies, and provide excellent resident service in a caring environment.

This on-call, casual position offers flexible hours, weekend shifts, and holiday requirements. Competitive pay ranges cited; benefits available based on scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Must follow safety rules and facility policies including HIPAA and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to residents, families and guests; ensure welcome and courteous service.
• Serves meals to residents per diet order and proper temperature; comply with regulations.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and organized work area; rotate inventory.
• Completes opening and closing duties; perform routine cleaning tasks.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in residents' health.
• Responds to resident requests and concerns; informs supervisor promptly.
• Collaborates with team in a demanding environment; supports community leadership.
• Assists with special functions as directed.
• Respects facility property and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Verbal and written communication

Safety policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification

Job description

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 North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care as well as transitional care services.

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.

Opportunity Details:

Schedule:

• On-Call / Casual Status
• Shift Times: 6:30am-2:30pm and 3:30pm-7pm
• Flexible Schedule
• Work a minimum of 4 shifts/month (two of the shifts must be on a weekend)
• Must work 2 holidays/year

Pay:

• The targeted pay range for this job is $19.50 to $20.94 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 benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more athttps://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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