Culinary Aide: Nutritious Meals & Caring Service (PT)

American Senior Communities; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

401(k)

FSA program

Life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Health insurance options

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide in Fort Wayne to assist with meal prep and service, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious meals. You will help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area while supporting culinary leaders and the care team.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and willingness to perform routine tasks within a resident care setting. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong commitment to customer service.
• Preferred: prior restaurant server experience.
• Certification in sanitation/safe food handling preferred or certifiable while employed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with culinary leaders to meet residents' dining needs.
• Assist in meal preparation and portions per menu and diets.
• Set up trays and carts for service to residents.
• Collaborate with service staff to collect trays and wash dishes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Restaurant server experience

Willingness to perform routine tasks

Education

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide in Fort Wayne to assist with meal prep and service, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious meals. You will help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area while supporting culinary leaders and the care team.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and willingness to perform routine tasks within a resident care setting. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.