Culinary Assistant

Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring dedicated Culinary Assistants to join our team! If you have a heart for helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the place for you. At Cornerstone, we value kindness, respect and teamwork. As a Culinary Assistant at Cornerstone, you will play an important role in providing a pleasant dining experience for our residents by assisting with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen cleanup. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys serving others in a team-focused environment while building meaningful relationships with residents.

About cassia

• We received the 2025 Customer Experience Award for categories such as recommend to others, overall customer experience and more.
• If you want to join a stable team with longevity, in a “fun and family comes first” - stress free environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.
• Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience.
• As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.
• Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.
• We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.
• Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! #LI-DNI #Cassia Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Responsibilities

• Days: 7:00 am - 11:00 am (Part-Time) Evenings: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Part-Time) Wage Range: $15.84 - $18.30 / depending on experience Location: 3750 Lawndale Ln N, Plymouth MN, 55446 Culinary Assistant Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Part-Time working a varying scheduled including every other weekend and every other holiday.
• We will train you!
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.

Preferred

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Cassia Benefits

Competitive Pay with experience-based raises Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific) Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members Employee Discount Program Pet Insurance Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture About Us: Cornerstone Assisted Living is an 84-unit assisted living and memory care senior living community located in Plymouth, MN. We are in a quiet, residential neighborhood surrounded by marshlands filled with birds and wildlife.