Cook Dietary Aide

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Culinary Team Member to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery while upholding safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

You will help maintain accurate menus, follow recipes, rotate stock, and support residents with meals, ensuring high quality nutrition and satisfaction in a healthcare setting. Strong teamwork and communication with staff and residents are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Customer service abilities.

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.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Customer service

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.


• 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:

• Respect for residents

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