Culinary Assistant

Deer Crest Senior Living is located in beautiful Red Wing, MN, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care to our residents. We are proud to have an exceptional team of caregivers who share our mission to heal, discover, and educate – helping our residents live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Part of Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator, whom has been providing excellent service for seniors for over 109 years.

At Deer Crest, you’ll be part of a supportive, close – knit team where every role makes a difference. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career growth, and a workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and compassion. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming environment where your skills and heart for service can shine.

Schedule includes 56 hours in two weeks, Day shifts

Week 1: Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun - 10:30am-7pm
Week 2: Tues, Thur & Fri - 10:30am-7pm

Eligible for full benefits package (paid time off, medical, dental, matching retirement, education funds)

Our Culinary Assistant/Server position is responsible for dining room and to go meal service to senior age assisted living/memory care residents within the building. 

Dietary aide 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

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

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.