Culinary Aide- Mill Run Health & Rehabilitation Center →

Optalis Healthcare; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Aide for Mill Run Health & Rehabilitation Center to support meal preparation, service, and dining-room upkeep, ensuring quality nutrition for residents. You will follow menus, assist with tray delivery, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes infection control and compliance with safety standards, with teamwork and clear communication across staff and with residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Experience in healthcare food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Serve meals and deliver trays to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Rotate stock and store food properly to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Culinary Aide- Mill Run Health & Rehabilitation Center

#OPT-2742

Work Location

Mill Run

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.
• 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.

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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