Dietary Aide - Mornings

Job Description

Job Description

Culinary Services Aide –Morning

Walnut Hills | Greencroft Communities
Hourly Rate: $13.44–$17.17
Position: Full-Time | Morning Shift
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required

Start Your Day by Making a Difference

At Walnut Hills, part of Greencroft Communities, our culinary team helps create welcoming dining experiences for the older adults who call our community home.

We're looking for a dependable, energetic team member to join our culinary services team on a full-time morning schedule . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, and likes being part of a team.

You don't need previous kitchen experience. We'll provide the training you need to become successful in the role.

Your Morning Responsibilities

As a Culinary Services Aide, you'll help prepare the kitchen and dining areas for the day while supporting the culinary team with a variety of tasks.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and other kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean and orderly dishwashing area
• Assisting with simple food preparation, including washing and cutting fruits and vegetables
• Preparing salads, desserts, and other basic food items as directed
• Setting up dining areas for resident meals
• Transporting food, dishes, carts, and supplies throughout the community
• Cleaning work areas and removing trash and other waste
• Restocking supplies and keeping commonly used items available
• Following food-service, sanitation, infection-prevention, and safety procedures
• Working alongside culinary team members to keep meal service on schedule

Your work helps ensure that residents and guests have a clean, comfortable, and enjoyable dining experience each day.

What We're Looking For

The right person for this position is reliable, willing to learn, and comfortable working in an active kitchen environment.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are dependable and arrive ready to work
• Take pride in keeping work areas clean and organized
• Work cooperatively with others
• Can follow directions and established procedures
• Pay attention to details, especially when completing cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Stay productive during busy periods
• Are comfortable with routine physical work
• Have a positive and service-minded approach

Experience in food service, restaurants, housekeeping, healthcare, or senior living is helpful, but not required .

Physical Requirements

This position involves frequent movement and hands-on work throughout the shift. Candidates should be able to:

• Remain standing and walking for extended periods
• Bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Frequently handle items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift items weighing up to 40 pounds
• Safely perform assigned duties while following sanitation and infection-prevention procedures

Why Walnut Hills and Greencroft Communities?

Greencroft Communities is a nonprofit organization focused on serving older adults and supporting the employees who make that mission possible.

As part of our culinary team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work a full-time morning schedule
• Receive training and support while learning the position
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive workplace
• Build experience in culinary services and senior living
• Explore opportunities for advancement within Greencroft Communities
• Do meaningful work that directly benefits the people who live in our community

Make Your Mornings Matter

If you're looking for a full-time position where you can stay active, work with a dependable team, and know that your work makes a difference, we invite you to apply.

Join the Walnut Hills culinary team and help us start each day with excellent service and care