Demo

Dining Assistant

Ecumen
Ecumen Salary
Saint Peter, MN Part Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

The Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. This position maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.

About Us: Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Dining Assistant in St Peter, MN. 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. Join Ecumen, a trusted nonprofit with over 160 years of experience and Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider. Make a meaningful impact while supporting older adults in a compassionate and inclusive environment.

Schedule: Part-Time | 4:00pm-7:30pm | Approximately 10.5 hours bi-weekly | Position works various weekdays, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $17.00 - $19.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits: Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/ (https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/).

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • 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, and at the proper temperature. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
  • 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 the supervisor.
  • Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members within the community as directed by the leadership team.
  • Assists with special functions as directed.
  • Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • 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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $17 - $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Dining Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Dining Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$21,364 - $27,645
Income Estimation: 
$29,500 - $36,608
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$44,630 - $63,234
Income Estimation: 
$30,417 - $40,552
Income Estimation: 
$29,500 - $36,608
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$44,630 - $63,234

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Dining Assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Customer Satisfaction Skill

    • Income Estimation: $35,412 - $45,784
    • Income Estimation: $35,078 - $45,200
  • Food Inventory Skill

    • Income Estimation: $32,747 - $45,019
    • Income Estimation: $38,344 - $47,165
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Ecumen

  • Ecumen Maplewood, MN
  • The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and em... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Ecumen North Branch, MN
  • The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring that the health and safety needs of all residents are met. This position is responsible for ensuring ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Ecumen North Branch, MN
  • Description The Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. This position maintains work area in proper order... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Ecumen North Branch, MN
  • Description Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN/Casual - Days 8am-4:30pm Be a part of an incredibly supportive and fun team! We offer competitive pay & mileag... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Dining Assistant jobs in the Saint Peter, MN area that may be a better fit.

  • Azza HealthCare Agency Chaska, MN
  • Dining Aide assists with healthcare meal service by supporting the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for residents. Key Duties Assist with prepa... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Edgewood Healthcare Blaine, MN
  • Part-Time Day Shift Benefits : $16.00 - $17.00/hour Access your paycheck early Training provided Paid time off begins accruing day 1 401K plan with employe... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!