Culinary Aide

Culinary Aide Be part of a team that nourishes, comforts, and cares.


Do you take pride in preparing food that not only tastes great but brings comfort to others? We're looking for a dependable Culinary Aide to join our kitchen team and help ensure residents, employees, and special events are served safe, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared meals.

What You'll Do

As a Culinary Aide, you'll play an important role in our dining services by:

• Preparing and portioning foods such as beverages, salads, desserts, and snacks according to menus and dietary needs
• Following food safety and proper handling standards to ensure meals are safe, fresh, and appealing
• Serving meals at the correct temperature, on schedule, and with care
• Using standardized recipes and portion control tools for consistency and quality
• Accurately serving residents according to diet orders and preferences
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and serving areas
• Washing dishes and maintaining sanitation logs for temperatures and sanitizer use
• Labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food properly
• Monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures and reporting concerns promptly
• Assisting with receiving and storing food and supplies
• Supporting inventory awareness and minimizing waste
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and reporting maintenance issues
• Working collaboratively with teammates across departments
• Creating a welcoming, respectful environment for residents, families, and visitors

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling practices
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow schedules
• A patient, polite, and service-oriented attitude
• Dependability, punctuality, and consistency in attendance

Why This Role Matters

Our culinary team supports more than meals-we support dignity, health, and quality of life. The care you take in food preparation directly impacts the well-being of our residents.

Employees must successfully pass required state background checks prior to working with residents

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Food Handlers Permit or willingness to obtain one, if required per state regulations.
• NOTE: Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience in food service is desired.