Dining Assistant, Full Time

Job Title: Dining Assistant - Full Time

Company: Ecumen

About the Role

Ecumen is a leading nonprofit senior living provider with over 160 years of experience, committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. Ecumen North Branch consists of assisted living, nursing home, memory care, and transitional care services.

Opportunity Details

• Schedule: Full-Time - every other weekend & holiday rotation
• Shift Times: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM (60 hours bi-weekly)
• Pay: $19.50 - $20.94 per hour (dependent on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education)
• Benefits: Includes paid time off for Sick & Safe time, Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources (based on regularly scheduled hours).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain work area in proper order and follow established policies and procedures.
• Provide exemplary service to residents, families, and guests, ensuring a welcoming, responsive, friendly, and courteous experience.
• Serve meals to residents according to diet order, portion size, and proper temperature.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and efficiently organized work area.
• Ensure products are labeled, dated, and rotated for an adequate, fresh inventory.
• Operate all equipment specific to duties in a safe manner.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Accomplish routine, daily, and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
• Notify supervisor of any observed changes in residents’ personal health.
• Respond to resident requests, special requests, concerns, or complaints promptly, notifying the supervisor.
• Partner effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supporting team members.
• Assist with special functions as directed.
• Demonstrate respect for facility property and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Commercial kitchen experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment (Preferred)
• Previous senior care experience (Preferred)
• Serv Safe or other food safety and sanitation training/certification (Preferred)