Dietary Aide

Greencroft Communities; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on the job

Team environment

Growth opportunities within Greencroft

Job summary

Walnut Hills, part of Greencroft Communities, is hiring a Culinary Services Aide for a part-time morning shift. The role supports both kitchen and dining areas, helping with basic food prep, dishwashing, and dining space setup to ensure smooth service.

No culinary background required; training provided. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to cleanliness during busy periods, with opportunities to contribute to a nonprofit, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Shows up reliably and takes responsibility for work
• Works well with coworkers and is a team player
• Notices when cleaning, organizing, or restocking is needed
• Can follow instructions and established safety procedures
• Maintains a positive, helpful attitude during busy periods
• Capable of routine, repetitive tasks with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support both kitchen and dining areas during shift
• Clean and sanitize dishes, silverware, glasses, cookware, and kitchen tools
• Assist culinary staff with basic food preparation
• Prepare dining spaces before meals and tidy after meals
• Move food carts, dishes, and supplies around the community
• Follow sanitation and infection-prevention practices
• Help meals and service run efficiently with coworkers

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Culinary Services Aide – Part-Time Morning Shift

Walnut Hills | Greencroft Communities
Hourly Rate: $13.44–$17.17
Position: Part-Time | Morning Shift
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required

Bring Your Care and Energy to a Community That Matters

Looking for part-time work where you can make a difference in someone's day?

At Walnut Hills, a part of Greencroft Communities, our culinary team plays an important role in creating comfortable, enjoyable dining experiences for older adults. We're a nonprofit organization with a people-first mission, and we value team members who take pride in their work and care about the people they serve.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working with others, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

A Typical Day

As a Culinary Services Aide, you'll support both the kitchen and dining areas throughout your shift. Your work may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes, silverware, glasses, cookware, and kitchen tools
• Keeping dishwashing stations and surrounding kitchen areas neat and ready for use
• Helping culinary staff with basic food preparation, such as washing and cutting produce, preparing salads, or assembling desserts
• Getting dining spaces ready before meals and helping keep them organized afterward
• Moving food carts, dishes, and other supplies throughout the community
• Taking out waste and maintaining clean, sanitary work areas
• Following established food-safety, sanitation, and infection-prevention practices
• Pitching in with coworkers to help meals and service run efficiently

You'll be an important part of the team that helps residents enjoy a pleasant and well-organized dining experience.

What Makes You a Good Fit?

You don't need a culinary background to succeed in this role. We provide training and will help you learn the job.

We're looking for someone who:

• Shows up reliably and takes responsibility for their work
• Works well with coworkers and is comfortable being part of a team
• Notices when something needs to be cleaned, organized, or restocked
• Can follow instructions and established safety procedures
• Maintains a positive, helpful attitude during busy periods
• Is comfortable performing routine and repetitive tasks while paying attention to details

Previous restaurant, kitchen, housekeeping, healthcare, or senior-living experience is welcome but not required.

What the Job Requires

This is an active position, and you'll spend much of your shift on your feet. Candidates should be able to:

• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequently lift or handle items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements
• Safely complete assigned duties while following sanitation and infection-prevention requirements

Why Work With Greencroft Communities?

At Greencroft Communities, we're committed to supporting the people who make our communities successful. As a nonprofit organization, we're able to focus on our mission and the people we serve while providing employees with opportunities to learn and grow.

As a member of the Walnut Hills team, you'll enjoy:

• Training provided on the job
• A team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to explore other roles and grow within Greencroft Communities
• The satisfaction of doing work that directly supports older adults