About The Position

The Culinary Aide supports meal preparation, service, and delivery while helping maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen. The role contributes to quality nutrition services and resident satisfaction, and includes cleaning dining rooms and work areas. The position requires standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending and lifting 5–40 pounds, pushing food carts, and working in a hot kitchen environment.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Organizational and teamwork skills.
  • Communication abilities to support staff and residents.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Dependability, a positive attitude, respect for residents, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift, bend frequently, lift 5–40 pounds, push food carts, and work in a hot kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Food service or kitchen experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
  • Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
  • Store food and supplies properly and rotate stock to minimize waste.
  • Follow infection control and food safety policies.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.
  • Clean dining rooms and work areas.
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