Culinary Team Member

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Circleville, OH is seeking a Culinary Team Member to support meal preparation, service, and delivery for residents while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen. This role contributes to quality nutrition services and resident satisfaction, as well as dining room cleanliness.

You will follow standardized recipes, assist in tray delivery, rotate stock, and uphold infection control and food safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and food safety policies.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Culinary Team Member supports the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen. This role contributes to quality nutrition services, resident satisfaction, and cleaning of dining rooms and work areas.

Key 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.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Customer Service
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communication abilities to support staff and residents.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred:

• Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push food carts and work in hot kitchen environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Respect for residents

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