Culinary Assistant
About The Position
Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring dedicated Culinary Assistants to join our team! If you have a heart for helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the place for you. At Cornerstone, we value kindness, respect and teamwork. As a Culinary Assistant at Cornerstone, you will play an important role in providing a pleasant dining experience for our residents by assisting with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen cleanup. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys serving others in a team-focused environment while building meaningful relationships with residents. Position Type: Full-Time and Part-Time includes working every other weekend/holiday Available Shifts: Mid-Shift 11:00 am to 7:30 pm (Full-Time) Day 7:00 am to 11:00 am (Part- Time) Evening 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm (Part-Time) Pay: $15.50 - $18.30 / depending on experience Location: 3750 Lawndale Ln N, Plymouth MN, 55446 Cornerstone Assisted Living is an 84-unit assisted living and memory care senior living community located in Plymouth, MN. We are in a quiet, residential neighborhood surrounded by marshlands filled with birds and wildlife. We received the 2025 Customer Experience Award for categories such as recommend to others, overall customer experience and more. If you want to join a stable team with longevity, in a "fun and family comes first" - stress free environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out. Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.cornerstoneal.org/ Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! #LI-DNI Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
Requirements
- Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred but not required. We will train you!
- Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
- Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
- Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents.
- Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
- Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms.
- Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
