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Optalis Healthcare; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Bloomfield Hills, MI is seeking a Culinary Team Member to support meal prep, service and delivery while ensuring kitchen safety and cleanliness. You will help follow menus, assist with tray delivery to residents, and maintain sanitation in dining areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and respect for residents, with preferred healthcare kitchen experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in food service or kitchen roles is a plus, especially in healthcare settings.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food and supplies properly and rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Work Location

Bloomfield Hills

Job Description

Position Summary:

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