Server/Dining Assistant

Part-Time Dining Assistant l This position offers a reliable 8–9 a.m. schedule, perfect for those looking for a limited-hours opportunity l Flexible on days, but has an every other weekend rotation

Ecumen Detroit Lakes is hiring a Resident 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:

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. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $19.09 - $21.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule: Consistent 8am - 9am Shift l Flexible on Days, but has an every other weekend rotation

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at .

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