Culinary Assistant

Job Overview

Ebenezer is looking for a Culinary Assistant to join our team at Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington, MN. This position is responsible for dining room and take‑out meal service to residents.

The nutrition schedule includes:

• On call/Casual
• Day and early evening shifts available
• To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday.

Nine Mile Creek Senior Living Community offers a total of 93 units;
Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care. Our community is in Bloomington, Minnesota next to the natural and refreshing setting of Moir Park with all the culture and entertainment of the Twin Cities just minutes away. It is also close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, Nine Mile Creek staff are long tenured and believe in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.

• Serve meals and ensure the dining area is clean and inviting
• Follow meal serving schedule and procedures
• Offer resident meal choices and meet residents’ specific dietary needs
• Use proper safety and sanitation techniques
• Follow dining room cleaning schedule and procedures
• Follow proper procedures for dining room set‑up
• Follow proper workflow to stay on task
• Learn and become proficient with the EMenu System and restaurant‑style service
• Ensure all dishes (including flatware, drinkware, etc.) are washed, sanitized, and put away before end of shift
• Promote and encourage positive resident relations and satisfaction
• Welcome residents and initiate conversation
• Accommodate resident requests such as food substitution or seating changes
• Listen to any complaints and respond appropriately, referring issues to the Executive Director and Culinary Director as appropriate

• Less than 1 year of previous experience

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of previous experience

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick & Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. For additional information, see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. In addition, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making an offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the approved bonus program in place at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status