| Location | Elmore, MN |
Now Hiring for Two Day-Shift Positions
To Stand Out
Email Nikky Vogelgesang at
nikky.vogelgesang@hhcare.net
and let us know whether you're interested in the Full-Time Cook or Part-Time Dietary Aide position. Include a brief overview of any cooking, food service, restaurant, dietary, senior living, or hospitality experience you have and why you're interested in joining our Elmore team.Bring Your Kitchen Skills Somewhere Your Work Means More.
If you enjoy working with food but want something different from the typical restaurant environment, Elmore Assisted Living could be a great fit.
Here, you're not serving a different crowd every night. You're cooking and serving for residents you get to know. You'll learn their favorite meals, their preferences, and the little things that can turn an ordinary meal into one of the best parts of their day.
We're growing our culinary team and currently have opportunities for both an experienced Full-Time Cook and a dependable Part-Time Dietary Aide.
Why Join Elmore Assisted Living?
• Daytime hours without late-night restaurant shifts
• Competitive pay based on the position and experience
• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• Build relationships with the residents you're serving
• Work alongside a close-knit senior living and culinary team
• Gain valuable experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and dietary services
• Stay active in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Make a meaningful difference through something everyone looks forward to: a great meal
Full-Time Cook Responsibilities
As a Cook, you'll take an active role in preparing meals residents genuinely enjoy while ensuring dietary requirements and food safety standards are followed.
• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other menu items according to established recipes and menus
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and presented in an appealing manner
• Follow resident-specific dietary requirements, textures, portions, and restrictions
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Assist with food preparation, inventory, storage, and kitchen organization
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen
• Communicate with dietary staff and community leadership regarding resident needs and meal service
• Help create a positive dining experience for residents every day
Part-Time Dietary Aide Responsibilities
As a Dietary Aide, you'll help our cooks and culinary team keep meal service running smoothly.
• Prepare dining areas for meal service
• Serve meals and beverages to residents with friendly, attentive service
• Assist with basic food preparation and portioning
• Follow resident dietary requirements and meal instructions
• Clear tables and assist with dishes and cleanup
• Restock food, beverages, utensils, and kitchen supplies
• Maintain clean and organized dining, kitchen, preparation, and storage areas
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and proper food handling procedures
• Work closely with cooks, caregivers, dietary staff, and community leadership
Who We're Looking For
We'd love to meet candidates who:
• Are dependable and consistently show up ready to work
• Enjoy working with older adults
• Bring a positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude
• Can stay organized and productive during busy meal periods
• Take pride in cleanliness, presentation, and food safety
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Are comfortable spending much of the shift on their feet
• Can consistently meet the position's weekend availability requirement
Previous experience in restaurants, cooking, dietary services, senior living, assisted living, food service, hospitality, or healthcare is highly valued. For the Dietary Aide opening, we're also open to candidates looking to build their first professional food service experience.
About Elmore Assisted Living
Elmore Assisted Living is part of Sunflower Communities, a Minnesota-based senior living organization committed to creating welcoming communities where older adults receive compassionate care while maintaining their independence and quality of life.
Our culinary team plays an important role in that mission. Great food brings people together, creates routine, and gives residents something to look forward to every day.
Whether you're an experienced Cook looking for a full-time daytime opportunity or you're looking for a part-time Dietary Aide position, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply
Email Nikky Vogelgesang at
nikky.vogelgesang@hhcare.net
and let us know which position interests you:• Full-Time Cook: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $16 to $21/hour
• Part-Time Dietary Aide: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | $14 to $16/hour