Culinary Aide - Part Time - Senior Living

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Sonnet Hill Senior Living, located in San Jose, CA, is seeking a friendly, reliable, and service‑oriented Culinary Aide to support our dining team and help provide an extraordinary dining experience for the residents in our community.

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities of the Cook

• Support both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house dining operations as assigned.
• Assist with meal preparation , including basic food prep, plating, and ensuring meals meet quality and presentation standards.
• Provide dining room service , including serving meals, clearing tables, cleaning, and assisting residents with food selection and table service.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Deliver room service trays as needed.
• Assist with special events for marketing, activities, and community celebrations.
• Follow menu programs or approved substitute menus when assisting with food prep.
• Adhere to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure residents are treated with privacy, respect, and dignity at all times.
• Follow standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Complete all state‑required training upon hire and annually.

  Required Experience:

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
• State Criminal Background Check and LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement.
• LIC 503 Health Screening Report.
• Prior experience in food service, dining, or kitchen support is preferred.

Job Type:

• Part Time — Thursday to Monday, 3:00pm–6:00pm

Benefits:

• A benefit package is offered to full‑time employee
• Daily Pay available to all hourly employee
• Supplemental insurance plans are available, including pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate Program.
• Employee Discount Program.

Sonnet Hill Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.