Culinary Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife; Cridersville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to join our not-for-profit retirement community. You will assist in food preparation and serving to residents, guests, and staff under sanitary conditions, ensuring warm, friendly service.

We value teamwork and reliability; duties include setting up menus, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with dietary personnel to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Must provide friendly customer service to residents, partners, and guests.
• Prepare and set up all menu items according to standards.
• Accurately service hot and cold food items, condiments, utensils onto trays.
• Restock cafeteria and other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner.
• Maintain kitchen facilities in a sanitary manner and assist in dishwashing and cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food service

Sanitation practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Culinary Aide / Wait Staffto 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.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we supply PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to keep you and our residents safe. Additionally, we have implemented stronger infection control and testing procedures in all Otterbein locations.

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