Dining Assistant

Full Time Dining Assistant l Day Shift l Every other weekend rotation

Ecumen Detroit Lakes is hiring a Dining Assistant. Ecumen Detroit Lakes consists of 101 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 92 nursing home beds and 22 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

About Us:

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.

The targeted pay range for this job is $17.75 - $20 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 Sick & Safe 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:

1. Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
2. Serves meals to residents per diet order and portion size. All food will be served at the proper temperature.
3. 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.
4. Completes opening and closing duties as assigned. Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
5. Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents' personal health is observed.
6. Responds to resident requests and special requests, concerns or complaints and promptly notifies supervisor.
7. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
8. Assists with special functions as directed.
9. Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.

Dining Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 16 years of age
• 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