Culinary Aide

Heritage Senior Communities; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) retirement plan with company-ma

Paid Time Off based on hours and years

Opportunity for advancement

Meal plan discount

Employee referral bonus

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living in Michigan is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide to support kitchen operations through food prep, service, and cleaning, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. The role reports to the kitchen team under Heritage Property Management.

The position offers evening shifts (4:00pm–7:00pm) with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package outlined in the employee handbook. Training and orientation are provided as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and carry out directions in English.
• Minimum age of 15 years.
• Must pass state-mandated background screening and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals respectfully and according to service standards.
• Inform residents of meal options and offer alternatives.
• Assist with tray service and ensure timely return of dishes to the kitchen.
• Monitor uneaten food and communicate concerns.
• Assist with food prep (wash, chop, portion, measure).
• Support cooks as directed.
• Receive and store deliveries properly.
• Use equipment safely and report issues.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas.
• Clean dining room and service areas after meals.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow all food safety and infection control protocols.
• Assist with dating and labeling food.

Skills

Reading & writing (English)

Age 15+

Background check required

Job description

Culinary Aide

Sheldon Meadows

Pay

• $14.00–$16.00 per hour
• Pay based on experience and credentials

Shifts Available

4:00pm-7:00pm

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• No wage cap
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity for picking up extra shifts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service
• Eligible for a potential 2% pay increase after90 daysbased on performance
• Annual merit increases based on performance evaluations
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match (up to 50% of employee contribution, up to 6%)
• Perfect attendance bonus
• Paid orientation and training
• Polo Shirt provided
• Manager on duty 7 days a week
• Fun staff calendar and employee engagement activities
• OnShift Engage—Bonus pay structure
• Low-cost meal plan--$2 per meal
• OnShift Wallet—access to funds prior to pay day
• Working Advantage—employee discount program
• Employee referral Bonus—up to $1000 per referral
• Resident referral bonus—up to $1000 per referral
• Additionalbenefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Position Purpose

Supports kitchen operations through food prep, service, and cleaning.Playsa key role in creating a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read,writeand carry out directions in English
• Minimum of 15 years of age
• Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening andpre-employment drug screening for illegal substances

Essential Functions

• Serve meals respectfully and according to service standards
• Inform residents of meal options and offer alternatives
• Assistwith tray service and ensuretimelyreturn of dishes back to the kitchen
• Monitor uneaten food and communicate concerns
• Assistwith food prep (wash, chop,portion, measure)
• Support cooks as directed
• Receive and store deliveries properly
• Use equipment safely and report issues
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas
• Clean dining room and service areas after meals
• Sweep, mop, andmaintainoverall kitchen cleanliness
• Follow all food safety and infection control protocols
• Assistwith dating and labeling food
• Helps maintainsaorderly and clean kitchen and dining area

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability tolift upto25pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend,andassistresidents in all aspects of food prep and service
• Handle emotional and physical demands of job duties

About Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living
Our living center is a licensed Home for the Aged in Michigan, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to our residents. Our team is carefully selected and trained to support each individual’s physical and cognitive well-being, with a strong focus on dignity, respect, and meaningful daily living.
We are proudly operated by Heritage Property Management, a fourth-generation, Michigan-based family business. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive environment not only for our residents, but for one another—where relationships matter and the work we do truly makes a difference.

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