Senior Living Kitchen Assistant

Whitefish at The Lakes Senior Living; Crosslake (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Cornerstone Management is seeking a Culinary Assistant at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living Facility to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests, ensuring exceptional service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining safety standards, managing food storage, and assisting with training Wait Staff, while upholding resident-centered care and state regulations. A supportive team environment is provided.

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

Maturity and composure

Organization

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Cornerstone Management is seeking a Culinary Assistant at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living Facility to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests, ensuring exceptional service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining safety standards, managing food storage, and assisting with training Wait Staff, while upholding resident-centered care and state regulations. A supportive team environment is provided.