Cook/Dietary Aide →

Optalis Healthcare; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Team Member to assist in preparation, serving, and delivery of meals to residents, while upholding safety and sanitation in a healthcare kitchen.

The role focuses on quality nutrition services, resident satisfaction, and supporting cleanliness of dining areas and workspaces, with emphasis on following menus and standardized recipes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift 5–40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food and supplies properly, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Resident meal service

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Culinary Team Member supports the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen. This role contributes to quality nutrition services, resident satisfaction, and cleaning of dining rooms and work areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food and supplies properly, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Customer Service
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communication abilities to support staff and residents.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred:

• Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push food carts and work in hot kitchen environment.