Culinary Server

Ohio Living; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living Dorothy Love is seeking a Culinary Server I/II to support dining services for residents, delivering meals with care and adhering to safety standards. You will help in serving meals, delivering carts, and maintaining cleanliness in a compassionate, resident-focused environment.

No prior food service experience is required as training is provided. Candidates must read, write, speak, and understand English; weekend/evening/holiday availability may be required to support dining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Food service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks to residents in an appetizing presentation.
• Assist in delivering food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Adhere to portion control procedures and ensure proper food handling.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and equipment; assist with cleanup duties.
• Assist in planning and executing special events and meals.
• Record and report dining operations and resident feedback as required.

Skills

English language proficiency

Customer service

Food service basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Culinary Server# Ohio Living Careers## Culinary ServerApply: Ohio Living Dorothy Love: Other: Posted Today: 2026-36154It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Our intention is to have employees 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, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the 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