What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Aide position at Grace Willowbrook?
At Grace Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.
BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
- Retirement match (up to 4%)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Portion food/beverages
- Work tray line position
- Wash/Sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and carriers
- Prepare resident nourishments
- Service coffee hour and special functions
- Assist Chef
- Read and arrange diet card tray identification labels in proper order
- Stock Shelves
- Use, clean, and sanitize assigned areas
- Maintain confidentiality
- Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, coworkers, and public
- Additional duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lifts and carries food supplies weighing 50 pounds occasionally; lifts and carries dishes, food trays weighing up to 25 pounds frequently
- Occasionally pushes/pulls dish lowraters/dish carts weight 250-400 pounds a distance of 70 feet
- Constantly grasps, frequently twists, stoops, bends
- Frequently works on slippery, wet floors
- Frequently reaches at or below shoulder height, occasionally reaches above shoulder height,
- Occasionally climbs step stool, stairs, and kneels
- Frequently exposed to hot, humid conditions and temperature changes
- 100% of work day is spent indoors; 50% of work day is spent standing, 50% of work day is spent walking
- Must be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents, coworkers, families, and public.