Culinary Aide

American Senior Communities; Leavenworth (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

PTO and holidays

PayActiv access

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Training & career development

Scholarship programs

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus program

Wellness program

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Indiana is seeking a Culinary Aide to support residents with meals, sanitation, and friendly service. This full-time role offers day and evening shifts and growth opportunities within a respected senior care provider.

You will work with culinary leaders to prepare and portion meals, set up trays, and help maintain a clean kitchen and dining area while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Required: Commitment to customer service.
• Required: Willingness to perform routine tasks and work with culinary team/leaders.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (can be earned on the job).
• Preferred: Prior restaurant server experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with culinary leaders to meet residents' dining needs.
• Assist in meal prep and portioning per menu and diet requirements.
• Set up trays and carts in preparation for service.
• Work with service staff to collect soiled trays and wash dishes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workplace and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

Become a Culinary Aide at Todd Dickey Nursing and Rehab today!

Full-time; Day and Evening Shift Opportunity Available!

Join the ASC Team as a culinary aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious and delicious meals by assisting with meal prep and service and helping to maintain a clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities Of a Culinary Aide Include

• Partner with culinary leaders to best meet the needs of residents to provide a positive dining experience.
• Assist in the preparation and portions of meal items according to the menu and resident diet requirements.
• Set up trays and carts in preparation for service to residents.
• Work with service staff to collect soiled trays and wash dishes.
• Cleans equipment as needed, maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
• Preferred: Prior restaurant server experience.
• Required: Commitment to customer service
• Required: Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside culinary team and leaders.

What’s in it for you?

Culinary Aides develop valuable skills in hospitality, customer service, sanitation, and teamwork, which help build a strong foundation as you begin to grow your culinary or healthcare career.

If advancement is not your current objective, our culinary aides are offered a stable work schedule, competitive wages, and a chance to contribute to the well-being of the residents we serve.

Benefits And Perks May Include

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.