Cook Dietary Aide

Optalis Healthcare; White Hall (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Culinary Team Member to assist in preparing, serving, and delivering meals to residents, while upholding safety, sanitation, and organization in the kitchen.

You will support dining room and kitchen operations, rotate stock, and help maintain compliance with health standards, contributing to resident satisfaction and quality nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Experience in healthcare food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Rotate stock and store food to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Help ensure compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.


• Cooking experience in commercial kitchen/resident dining

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.

Personal Attributes:

• Dependability


• Positive attitude


• Respect for residents


• Attention to detail