Dining Assistant

Dining Assistant

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.

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley consists of 106 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 28 additional residences for seniors requiring memory 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.

Schedule: Part-Time Shift: 3:45pm-7:30pm Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $17.00 to $19.50 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 at

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• 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, and at the proper temperature. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
• 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 the supervisor.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members within the community as directed by the leadership team.
• Assists with special functions as directed.
• Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.
• 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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