Culinary Aide

Job Summary

Join our dedicated culinary team as a Culinary Aide, where your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a warm, nourishing environment for our residents. In this vital role, you will assist in food preparation, service, and sanitation efforts to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained. Your contributions will directly impact residents’ well-being by providing nutritious meals in a caring and efficient manner. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive setting that values teamwork, safety, and exceptional service.

Duties

• Assist with food preparation and meal assembly according to dietary guidelines and resident needs
• Serve meals with professionalism, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, dining areas, and food storage spaces in compliance with food safety standards such as JCAHO regulations
• Support dietary staff by bussing tables, cleaning dishes, and sanitizing work surfaces regularly
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, mixers, and food handling tools while adhering to safe lifting practices and manual handling procedures
• Follow all workplace safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) during food handling and cleaning tasks
• Assist with inventory management by organizing supplies and notifying supervisors of stock levels or shortages

Skills

• Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, sanitation standards, and safe lifting techniques
• Ability to work efficiently under time management constraints while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for geriatric patients or individuals with special nutritional needs
• Excellent customer service skills with a compassionate approach toward working with residents or patients
• Basic math skills for portioning and meal planning purposes
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and adhering to health regulations such as JCAHO standards

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a positive difference through culinary support. Whether you have prior dietary aide experience or are new to the field but passionate about nutrition and caregiving, your dedication will be valued here. Join us in creating a safe, welcoming environment where nutritious meals foster comfort and well-being for all residents!

Pay: $15.50 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person