Culinary Aide- Part- Time 1st Shift

Otterbein Cridersville; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a Culinary Aide to join our vibrant not‑for‑profit retirement community. You will assist in the preparation and serving of quality food to residents, guests, and staff under sanitary conditions.

Join a team that values person‑centered care and collaboration as you contribute to a welcoming dining experience with a focus on safety and quality. This role supports residents and colleagues in a compassionate work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Food service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set‑up of all menu items according to standards.
• Restocks cafeteria of other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner.
• Scrape dirty trays and dishes and the loading and unloading of the dish machine.
• Hand wash pots and pans, and other designated items.
• Maintain the kitchen facilities in a sanitary manner including floors, walls, all equipment, and utensils.
• Safely handles a variety of chemicals and educates employees about the same.
• Assists in kitchen where needed.
• Ensures that a clean and safe environment is maintained.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person‑centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person‑centered care
• Low staff‑to‑resident ratio
• Modern, state‑of‑the‑art communities
• Top‑quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement

Otterbein is currently seeking talented Culinary Aide to join our team at our vibrant, not‑for‑profit retirement community. You will assist in the preparation and serving of quality food to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person‑centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one‑of‑a‑kind.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set‑up of all menu items according to standards.
• Restocks cafeteria of other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner.
• Scrape dirty trays and dishes and the loading and unloading of the dish machine.
• Hand wash pots and pans, and other designated items.
• Maintain the kitchen facilities in a sanitary manner including floors, walls, all equipment, and utensils.
• Safely handles a variety of chemicals and educates employees about the same.
• Assists in kitchen where needed.
• Ensures that a clean and safe environment is maintained.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience: Food service experience is a plus, but not required

BENEFITS*

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work!

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine‑readable files (MRF) here: