Culinary Aide / Wait Staff

Otterbein SeniorLife; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to support food service for residents and staff at our not-for-profit retirement community. You will assist in food prep, service, and maintaining sanitary conditions in a resident-focused environment.

The role emphasizes dependable attendance, teamwork with nursing and dietary staff, and delivering friendly, high-quality service to residents and visitors. Benefits are available for eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate friendly customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• Must have good attendance and reliability.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing and dietary teams to serve residents.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain a cheerful demeanor and provide excellent service at all times.
• Prepare and set up menu items according to standards.
• Serve meals to residents in a courteous, timely manner.
• Assist in cleaning, washing dishes, and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas.
• Support in kitchen duties and restock as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Now Offering DailyPay

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. Culinary Aides 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.

Shifts Available

Part time 4p-8p

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.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience: 0-2 years in food service within a Long-Term Care environment preferred

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 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.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.