Culinary Aide & Wait Staff — Great Hours, Care-Driven Role

Socket.dev; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Michigan is seeking a Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to join our vibrant retirement community. You will assist in the preparation and serving of quality meals to residents, guests, and staff under sanitary conditions, contributing to person-centered care.

This role emphasizes friendly customer service, teamwork with the nursing department, and maintaining sanitary facilities. Prior experience in long-term care is not required but 0-2 years in food service is preferred; a high

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 0-2 years in food service within a Long Term Care environment preferred.

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

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife in Michigan is seeking a Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to join our vibrant retirement community. You will assist in the preparation and serving of quality meals to residents, guests, and staff under sanitary conditions, contributing to person-centered care.

This role emphasizes friendly customer service, teamwork with the nursing department, and maintaining sanitary facilities. Prior experience in long-term care is not required but 0-2 years in food service is preferred; a high