Culinary Aide: Create Comfort & Joy in Dining

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Aide to support dining services across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will help create a welcoming, clean kitchen and dining environment while assisting the culinary team in delivering meals that bring comfort and connection to residents.

In this role you will greet residents, assist with meal service, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with cooks and leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Must comply with all company policies and safety procedures.
• Must maintain confidentiality of resident and organizational information.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Dependable with a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently.
• Passion for working with seniors and contributing to a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents in a warm, professional, and courteous manner during meal service.
• Support a positive dining atmosphere through attentiveness and hospitality.
• Assist in maintaining clean and welcoming dining areas before, during, and after meals.
• Recognize that even brief interactions contribute to making residents feel known and valued.
• Reinforce that dining is an important part of residents' daily experience and sense of home.
• Assist with meal service; support prep cooking tasks as needed under the direction of the culinary team.
• Assist with stocking, restocking, and organizing kitchen and dining supplies.
• Help coordinate efficient meal flow during service times.
• Assist with putting away deliveries and organizing inventory.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and local health department regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards that support resident health and well‑being.
• Report safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
• Promote and support a positive work environment.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, culinary leadership, and other team members.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, support, and shared purpose.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and staff information.
• Participate in training and ongoing development opportunities.

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Aide to support dining services across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will help create a welcoming, clean kitchen and dining environment while assisting the culinary team in delivering meals that bring comfort and connection to residents.

In this role you will greet residents, assist with meal service, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with cooks and leadership.