Cook/Dining Assistant

The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident’s dietary needs and requests. This position maintains work areas in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. 

About Us: Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Cook. Ecumen Sand Prairie consists of 42 assisted living rental apartment homes, and Ecumen Prairie Hill consists of 43 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services. Both are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. 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. 40 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. 10:30a-7:30p (majority of shifts) and 7a-3p. Schedule includes various weekdays, every other weekend, and every other holiday rotation.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $18.00 - $22.00 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 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 https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.


2. Preps, prepares, cooks and serves meals to residents, families, guests and employees. Properly operates and maintains all equipment in the food preparation area. Reports production shortages/overages to the supervisor immediately.  


3. Accurately follows directions and recipes. Ability to convert recipes for various size groups. Follows production guidelines for best product usage, portion control and use of leftovers.


4. Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.  


5. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Complies with all federal and state regulations. 


6. Assists with stocking and putting away groceries as directed. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.  


7. Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available. 


8. Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly. 


9. Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.


10. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.


11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal 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 certification or equivalent


• Certified Food Protection Manager