Culinary Aide: Restaurant-Style Dining for Seniors

Pivotal Health Care; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP

401(k) with match

PTO

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Competitive wages

Referral bonus

Service awards

Career development

Tuition assistance

Team environment

Job summary

Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The role ensures residents receive nutritious meals and supports the Dietary Department’s daily routines in a warm, community environment.

Shifts available include full-time and part-time, with 4- and 8-hour options. We offer a team-focused culture, opportunities for development, and benefits designed to support team members and their families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Serv Safe certification encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals, customer service, and collaboration.
• Follow written and oral instructions, diet orders/tray cards and work assignments.
• Ensuring that meal orders are delivered accurately, and any special request or dietary restrictions are noted and followed.
• Perform defined work routines.
• Assist with cleaning routines after meals have ended and setting up for next meal.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary Director
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Attend educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing duties.
• Follow Infection Control procedures.
• Understand community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serv Safe Certification (encouraged)

Job description

Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The role ensures residents receive nutritious meals and supports the Dietary Department’s daily routines in a warm, community environment.

Shifts available include full-time and part-time, with 4- and 8-hour options. We offer a team-focused culture, opportunities for development, and benefits designed to support team members and their families.