Culinary Aide & Server — Warm Senior Living

Otterbein SeniorLife; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with free virtual/di

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is hiring a Culinary Aide/Wait Staff to assist in preparing and serving meals to residents, guests, and staff. The role emphasizes sanitary handling and teamwork with nursing staff to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, proper tray setup, and cooperative communication with dietary and other departments. This role supports compassionate, person-centered care within a non-profit retirement community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-2 years in food service within a Long Term Care environment preferred.
• Ability to perform duties with a smile and provide excellent resident service.

Responsibilities

• Must have a smile on your face and give great customer service at all times to residents, partners, and guests.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must take ownership of nursing neighborhoods while working in them.
• Must be able work hand in hand with the nursing department in order to serve the residents.
• Prepare and set-up of all menu items according to standards.
• Accurately service hot and cold food items, condiments, utensils, etc., onto trays on a moving tray line according to tray tickets and menu spread sheets.
• Restocks cafeteria of other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner.
• Serve meals to residents 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.
• Communicates and cooperates with dietary personnel and other departments.
• Maintains resident rights and confidentiality.
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
• Follows Universal precautions and Infection Control techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife is hiring a Culinary Aide/Wait Staff to assist in preparing and serving meals to residents, guests, and staff. The role emphasizes sanitary handling and teamwork with nursing staff to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, proper tray setup, and cooperative communication with dietary and other departments. This role supports compassionate, person-centered care within a non-profit retirement community.