Culinary Aide / Wait Staff

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking talented Culinary Aide / Wait Staff  to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. Culinary Aides assist in the preparation and serving of quality food to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions.

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Must have a smile on your face and give great customer service at all times to residents, partners, and guests.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must take ownership of nursing neighborhoods while working in them.
• Must be able work hand in hand with the nursing department in order to serve the residents.
• Prepare and set-up of all menu items according to standards.
• Accurately service hot and cold food items, condiments, utensils, etc., onto trays on a moving tray line according to tray tickets and menu spread sheets.
• Restocks cafeteria of other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner.
• Serve meals to residents in a courteous, timely manner.
• Scrape dirty trays and dishes and the loading and unloading of the dish machine.
• Hand wash pots and pans, and other designated items.
• Maintain the kitchen facilities in a sanitary manner including floors, walls, all equipment, and utensils.
• Safely handles a variety of chemicals and educates employees about the same.
• Assists in kitchen where needed.
• Ensures that a clean and safe environment is maintained.
• Communicates and cooperates with dietary personnel and other departments.
• Maintains resident rights and confidentiality.
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
• Follows Universal precautions and Infection Control techniques.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience: 0-2 years in food service within a Long Term Care environment preferred

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.