Server / Culinary Assistant

Ebenezer; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

PTO and Sick & Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ebenezer in Baxter, MN, is looking for compassionate individuals to serve meals and maintain a clean dining environment in a senior living community. The role requires assisting residents with meal choices and ensuring dietary needs are met. A strong focus on resident satisfaction and cleanliness is essential.

Preferred candidates should possess a High School Diploma and some experience in dining services. Employees enjoy a supportive culture along with a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and ensure the dining area is clean and inviting.
• Follow meal serving schedule and procedures.
• Offer resident meal choices and meet dietary needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenazer we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes."

Responsibility

• Serve meals and ensure the dining area is clean and inviting.
• Follow the meal serving schedule and procedures.
• Offer resident meal choices and meet residents’ specific dietary needs.
• Use proper safety and sanitation techniques.
• Follow the dining room cleaning schedule and procedures.
• Follow proper procedures for dining room set‑up.
• Follow proper workflow to stay on task.
• Learn and become proficient with the EMenu System and restaurant‑style service.
• Ensure all dishes (including flatware, drinkware, etc.) are washed, sanitized, and put away before shift end.
• Promote and encourage positive resident relations and satisfaction: welcome residents, initiate conversation, accommodate food substitution requests, seating changes, and respond to complaints. Refer issues to the Executive Director and Culinary Director when appropriate.

Schedule

• 24 hours per two weeks
• Day/early evening shifts: 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
• Every other weekend rotation

Required Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of experience

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick & Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. For additional information, please visit: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

Individual pay rates within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If a sign‑on bonus is eligible, it will be honored per the approved program at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.