Culinary Team Member →

Optalis Healthcare; Westland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Culinary Team Member to support meal preparation, service, and delivery to residents while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

This role emphasizes quality nutrition, resident satisfaction, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare dining environment. You will follow menus and standardized recipes, ensure food safety and sanitation, and assist with tray delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Standing/walking for most of shift; lifting 5–40 lbs.
• Ability to push food carts and work in hot kitchen environment.
• Respect for residents; strong communication with 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.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Customer Service.
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communication abilities to support staff and residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Respect for residents

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