Culinary Aide

Silverton of Cascadia • Silverton, ID

9d

About The Position

The Culinary Aide supports dining services by helping prepare and serve safe, appealing meals for residents, employees, and special events. The role includes preparing and portioning foods according to menus and dietary needs, following food safety standards, and serving meals with care and on schedule. The Culinary Aide also helps keep kitchen and serving areas clean and organized, handles food storage and sanitation tasks, assists with supplies and inventory, and works collaboratively to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for residents, families, and visitors.

Employees must successfully pass required state background checks before working with residents. Employees must be at least 18 years of age because of restrictions on working with or cleaning certain power-driven machines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling practices.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow schedules.
• Patient, polite, and service-oriented attitude.
• Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Must successfully pass required state background checks before working with residents.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Food Handlers Permit, or willingness to obtain one if required by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience in food service desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion beverages, salads, desserts, snacks, and other foods according to menus and dietary needs.
• Follow food safety and proper food-handling standards.
• Serve meals at the correct temperature and on schedule, with care.
• Use standardized recipes and portion-control tools to maintain consistency and quality.
• Serve residents accurately according to diet orders and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and serving areas.
• Wash dishes and maintain sanitation logs for temperatures and sanitizer use.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food properly.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and promptly report concerns.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Support inventory awareness and minimize waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues.
• Work collaboratively with teammates across departments.
• Help create a welcoming, respectful environment for residents, families, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED