Culinary Assistant — Senior Living Dining Team

Heritage Senior Living; Kimberly (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings

Training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

A Culinary Assistant position at Heritage Senior Living in Kimberly offers an opportunity to contribute to a compassionate dining program for older adults. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to support meal prep, service, and a warm dining experience.

No prior healthcare or food-service experience is required, just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn within a team-focused environment. This is a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or food-service experience is helpful but not required.
• Dependable and friendly with a passion for serving older adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take pride in helping others.
• Willing to jump in and assist wherever needed while following procedures.
• Pay attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Follow directions and established procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal production as directed by the culinary team.
• Support meal service and room-service tray deliveries to residents.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Receive and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Assist with inventory, labeling, dating, and rotation of items.
• Follow sanitation, infection-control, and safety practices at all times.

Skills

Dependable

Friendly

Customer service

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Job description

A Culinary Assistant position at Heritage Senior Living in Kimberly offers an opportunity to contribute to a compassionate dining program for older adults. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to support meal prep, service, and a warm dining experience.

No prior healthcare or food-service experience is required, just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn within a team-focused environment. This is a full-time role with benefits.