Culinary Care Aide - Resident Meals & Sanitation

Optalis Healthcare; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Team Member in Michigan to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery to residents. You will follow menus and recipes, help maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support nutrition quality and resident satisfaction.

You will work in a safe, sanitary kitchen, rotate stock, adhere to food safety policies, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth dining operations and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Customer service and resident-focused approach.
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communication abilities to support staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food and supplies properly, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Team Member in Michigan to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery to residents. You will follow menus and recipes, help maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support nutrition quality and resident satisfaction.

You will work in a safe, sanitary kitchen, rotate stock, adhere to food safety policies, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth dining operations and compliance with regulations.