Job Description

Lakeside Generations Senior Living & Care Center, a Cassia community overlooking a lake, has wonderful Culinary Assistant positions available. There are guaranteed hours with the possibility of picking up shifts! No experience needed! We will train you! We welcome anyone with a passion for providing great customer service to join our team.

As a Culinary Assistant at Lakeside Generations, you will gain valuable knowledge and experience by serving our residents, employees, and family members’ meals. Mealtimes and good food will always be a very important part of everyone's lives! Our Dietary Department is a great group to work with and are valued by staff and residents alike. Come and work in a beautiful and rewarding setting while helping seniors enjoy their dining experience.

Position Type: Part-Time including one weekend a month and rotating holidays.

Shift Available:

Evenings 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wage Range: $19.09 to $21.09 / hour depending on experience

Location: 439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325

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.

Culinary Assistant Qualifications:

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred but not required, we will train!
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous 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
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Located in Dassel next to a picturesque garden and lake, our small campus takes pride in giving the best care to our residents. Here, you will join our engaged, approachable staff and truly become a part of our tight-knit family where everybody knows your name. We want to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed and support you in any way that we can. We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing care, recommend to others, overall customer experience, etc.

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. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.lakesidegenerations.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.