Culinary & Dietary Aide — Food Prep & Service

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare in Coos Bay, Oregon is seeking a Culinary Aide to assist with food preparation and service for residents, staff, and special events. You will help ensure meals meet safety standards and are served at the correct temperatures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and compassionate interaction with residents and families while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and adhering to infection-control practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate with residents and families.
• Patient and polite demeanor.
• Accurate, concise and detail-oriented.
• English literacy (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions food for meals, snacks, and events per planned menus.
• Maintains proper food handling and safety standards.
• Ensures meals are served attractively and at correct temperatures.
• Uses standardized recipes and portion control.
• Records temperatures of foods and logs refrigerator temps.
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized; supports infection control.
• Assists with receiving and verifying food supplies.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cascadia Healthcare in Coos Bay, Oregon is seeking a Culinary Aide to assist with food preparation and service for residents, staff, and special events. You will help ensure meals meet safety standards and are served at the correct temperatures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and compassionate interaction with residents and families while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and adhering to infection-control practices.