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Optalis Healthcare; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks a Culinary Team Member to support meal preparation, service, and delivery while upholding safety and sanitation standards. The role helps ensure resident nutrition, satisfaction, and clean dining areas.

The position emphasizes following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, rotating stock, and complying with infection control and regulatory requirements. Strong teamwork and communication are essential in this healthcare kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Healthcare kitchen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Store food properly, rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in complying with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Support staff and residents with effective communication.
• Demonstrate organizational and teamwork skills.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Location

Sterling Heights

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

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