Culinary Aide

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Brookings•Brookings, SD

About The Position

The Culinary Aide supports the dining experience for residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care by helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining and kitchen environment. The role assists the culinary team with meal service and kitchen tasks while contributing to a home-like atmosphere through attentive, courteous interactions with residents. The position includes dishwashing and sanitation, cleaning dining and kitchen areas, organizing supplies and inventory, assisting with meal flow, following food safety and infection control practices, and working collaboratively with culinary and other team members. The Culinary Aide must be able to stand or walk for extended periods, lift at least 20 pounds, and work flexible schedules that include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Dependable, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently.
Passion for working with seniors and contributing to a caring environment.
Attention to detail and cleanliness.
Reliability and strong work ethic.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Understanding of hospitality and service.
Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Greet residents warmly, professionally, and courteously during meal service.
Support an attentive, positive dining atmosphere and help maintain welcoming dining areas before, during, and after meals.
Assist with meal service and food preparation tasks under the direction of the culinary team.
Stock, restock, and organize kitchen and dining supplies; put away deliveries and organize inventory.
Help coordinate efficient meal flow during service times.
Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into the dish machine; wash and sanitize dishes, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Clean and maintain the dish machine, and unload and organize clean dishes and utensils in designated storage areas.
Clean food preparation areas, equipment, kitchen surfaces, dining areas, tables, and chairs.
Sweep and mop floors, keep kitchen and dish areas hazard-free, and empty and properly dispose of trash.
Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, OSHA, CDC, and local health department guidelines.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and report safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
Work collaboratively with cooks, culinary leadership, and other team members and contribute to a positive, accountable, supportive workplace.
Maintain confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information.
Participate in training and ongoing development opportunities.
Comply with company policies and safety procedures.