Culinary Assistant

Job description

Job Overview
Ebenezer is looking for a Culinary Assistant to join our senior assisted living team at Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington, MN! This position is responsible for dining room and to go meal service to residents.
This nutrition schedule includes;
• On Call/Casual
• Day and early evening shifts available
• To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to be available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) Holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday

Nine Mile Creek Senior Living Community offers a total of 93 units; Independent, Assisted and Memory Care. Our community is in Bloomington, Minnesota next to the natural and rejuvenating setting of Moir Park with all the culture and entertainment of the Twin Cities just minutes away. As well, we are close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, Nine Mile Staff is long tenured and believes in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
Responsibilities:
• Serves meals and ensures that the dining area is clean and inviting:
• Follows meal serving schedule and procedures.
• Offers resident meal choices and meets resident’s specific dietary needs.
• Uses proper safety and sanitation techniques.
• Follows dining room cleaning schedule and procedures.
• Follow proper procedures for dining room set-up.
• Follows proper work flow to stay on task.
• Learns and becomes proficient with EMenu System and restaurant style service.
• Ensures all dishes (including flatware, drinkware, etc.) are washed, sanitized, and put away before end of shift.
• Promotes and encourages positive resident relations and satisfaction:
• Welcomes residents and initiates conversation.
• Accommodates resident requests such as requests for food substitution, change in seating, etc.
• Listens to any complaints and responds appropriately. Refers issues to Executive Director and Culinary Director as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
• less than 1 year experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience

Benefit Overview
Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Ebenezer offers employees the option to participate in the Ebenezer 401(k) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
$18.12- $26.17 Hourly