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Job Description
Cook Assistant / Dining Assistant | Full-Time | Mankato MN.
The Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. This position is also responsible for maintaining work areas in proper order and following established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.
About Us:
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Cook Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.
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: Full-Time, 72 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. Shifts rotate between these times: 10:30a-7p (Cook Assistant) and 7a-2p (Dining Assistant).
Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $17.50 - $20.50 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 comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assists in meal preparation duties as assigned, including organizing food and supplies, preparation of food, serving of meals, and clean-up.
- Completes required prep work following correct procedures and directions. Upon completion of training, properly operates food equipment, as allowed by law, used in dietary department.
- Assists all workers and positions in the dining department and identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
- Follows safety and sanitation rules; recognizes and acts on safety hazards and reports problems to supervisor.
- Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years or older
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- 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
- Food Service experience
- Serv-safe sanitation certificate
- Senior Care Experience