Culinary & Nutritional Services Associate

Ohio Living; Adams Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living in Westerville, OH seeks a Culinary & Nutritional Services Associate I or II to support daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality meals and a sanitary dining environment for residents.

Responsibilities include serving meals, assisting with carts and trays, maintaining clean work areas, and helping with special events. On-the-job training is provided; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Food service experience a plus, but not required. On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operates day-to-day culinary functions to serve meals and snacks with quality and appetizing presentation.
• Assists in serving meals, delivering food carts and trays, and working in serveries.
• Keeps culinary areas, equipment and surfaces clean, sanitary, and safe.
• Participates in special events and assists in planning and preparation.
• Maintains records and supports quality assurance and infection control practices.

Skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Culinary & Nutritional Services Associate

Aug 25, 2026

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Culinary and Nutritional Service Associate I or II provides assistance in all culinary functions in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the culinary services are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management - 75%

Performs day-to-day culinary functions to serve meals and snacks that are palatable and appetizing in appearance that provides residents with an exceptional dining experience.

Assists in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis, delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, and works in serveries.

Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Ensures that culinary services work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner. Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as needed and directed by supervisor (i.e. cleaning work stations, counters, refrigerators/freezers, etc., sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and returning clean items to proper storage areas, removing garbage, keeping work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.).

Assists in executing special events and participating in their planning and preparation.

Distributes, collects, and counts menus as necessary.

Quality and Compliance Management - 10%

Ensures that established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing departmental procedures.

Maintains the confidentiality of resident care information.

Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.

Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Customer Relations and Service Delivery - 10%

Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.

Helps residents and visitors feel welcome and comfortable.

Administration and Reporting - 5%

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Food service experience a plus, but not required. On-the-job training provided.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting- Up to 2 hours/day

Standing- Up to 8 hours/day

Walking- Up to 8 hours/day

Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies- Up to 50 pounds

Work weekends, evenings, and holidays- Required as scheduled

Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts- Work day

Subject to sudden temperature changes when entering/leaving refrigerator/freezer- Work day

Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes- Occasional

May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses- Work day

Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases- II

Ohio Living is a leading not-for-profit senior living organization in Ohio, offering comprehensive services across multiple communities, including housing, healthcare, and hospice care.

9200 Worthington Rd, Suite 300, Westerville, Ohio 43082, US