Dietary Assistant

Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese - St. Mary of the Woods and be a part of making a difference!
St. Mary of the Woods is looking for Part-time and Full-time Dietary Assistants to join our dedicated team! St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.

The Dietary Assistant is responsible for preparing food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the direction of the Dietary Supervisor.

Schedules available include working every other weekend and every other holiday:

• 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Full-time)
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Part-time)

Qualifications:

• One year of previous food service experience in a long-term care facility (preferred).

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local health regulations and pass a post-employment-offer physical exam, criminal background check, and reference screening.
• Must have the ability to read English, follow oral and written direction.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period.
• Generous vacation plan and paid disability leave.
• 403b with company match
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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