Culinary Service Aide-Assisted Living

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Culinary Service Aide in an assisted living environment, where your passion for food and care will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. In this vital role, you will assist with meal preparation, food service, and sanitation to ensure our residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals in a safe and welcoming setting. Your energy and attention to detail will help create a positive dining experience that promotes health, happiness, and well-being for our residents. This paid position offers an engaging opportunity to develop culinary skills while providing compassionate support to those in need.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food production and meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences
• Serve meals with professionalism, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining areas, including cleaning, bussing, and food handling
• Adhere strictly to food safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling practices
• Support dietary department operations by managing manual handling tasks such as heavy lifting and safe lifting techniques
• Work closely with nursing staff and dietary team to accommodate special dietary requirements and restrictions
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, following all workplace safety guidelines
• Assist with inventory management, including food storage, rotation, and sanitation procedures
• Engage with residents respectfully during meal service, promoting a friendly dining environment
• Follow all JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) standards for quality assurance in food safety and service

Skills

• Previous experience in assisted living facilities or nursing homes is highly preferred but not required
• Strong background in food production, preparation, cooking, and serving within the food industry or healthcare settings preferred but not required
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for geriatric patients or those with special health needs is a plus but can be trained on site
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently during busy meal periods
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely while maintaining sanitation standards
• Effective communication skills for working collaboratively with staff and engaging positively with residents
• Basic math skills for portion control, inventory management, and meal planning
• Commitment to workplace safety practices including manual handling, heavy lifting, and proper use of PPE

Embrace this opportunity to contribute your culinary talents in a rewarding environment where compassion meets excellence. Join us in creating nourishing experiences that enhance the lives of our residents every day!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16