Server/Dining Assistant

Ecumen; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, MN is hiring a Part-time Dining Assistant to support food preparation, service and cleanup for our community of seniors. The position offers 39 hours over a two-week period with 3:30-7pm and 10:30-7pm shifts, and an every-other-weekend rotation.

The role emphasizes high levels of service and compliance with facility policies. We provide a benefits package based on regularly scheduled hours, including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program,

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 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

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. All food will be served at the proper temperature.
• 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.
• Completes opening and closing duties as assigned. Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
• Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents’ personal health is observed.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety policy adherence

Job description

Part - time Dining Assistant l 39 hours/2 weeks l 330-7pm and 1030-7pm shift l Every other weekend rotation

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring a Dining Assistant. The Ecumen Lakeshore community includes 100 independent living and 40 assisted living apartment homes, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services as well as short-term rehab and post-hospital care private rooms to care for up to 60 patients along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

The targeted pay range for this job is $17.66 - $20.45 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for S ick & S afe time , an Employee Assistance Program , other well-being resources . Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

The Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. Maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. Complies with all federal and state regulations.

Essential job responsibilities include:

• Provides exemplary service to our 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. All food will be served at the proper temperature.
• 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.
• Completes opening and closing duties as assigned. Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
• Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents’ personal health is observed.
• Responds to resident requests and special requests, concerns or complaints and promptly notifies supervisor.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
• Assists with special functions as directed.
• Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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

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