Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Dining Assistant. 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.

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  Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
  
• Serves meals to residents per diet order and portion size. All food will be served at the proper temperature.
  
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies. Operates all equipment, specific to duties, in a safe manner.
  
• Completes opening and closing duties as assigned. Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
  
• Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents’ personal health is observed.
  
• Responds to resident requests and special requests, concerns or complaints and promptly notifies supervisor.
  
  
  
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
  
• Assists with special functions as directed.
  
• Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.

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  16 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally 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

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