Culinary Assistant - AL

Ebenezer•Deephaven, MN

About The Position

The Culinary Assistant at Deephaven Woods Senior Living is responsible for dining room and to-go meal service to residents. The role serves meals, supports residents’ dietary needs and preferences, and maintains a clean, welcoming dining area using proper food-safety and sanitation procedures. It also promotes positive resident relations by welcoming residents, responding to requests and complaints, and referring issues to the Executive Director or Culinary Director when appropriate. This is a casual role.

Requirements

Less than 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Serve meals and ensure the dining area is clean and inviting.
Follow meal-serving schedules and procedures.
Offer residents meal choices and accommodate their specific dietary needs.
Use proper safety and sanitation techniques.
Follow dining room cleaning schedules and procedures.
Set up the dining room according to proper procedures.
Follow the proper workflow to stay on task.
Learn and become proficient with the EMenu System and restaurant-style service.
Wash, sanitize, and put away all dishes, including flatware and drinkware, before the end of the shift.
Welcome residents and initiate conversation.
Accommodate resident requests, such as food substitutions or seating changes.
Listen to complaints and respond appropriately; refer issues to the Executive Director and Culinary Director as appropriate.