Dietary Aide-Assit

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a dedicated Culinary Team Member to assist with meal preparation, serving, and delivery for residents in a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will follow standardized menus, support dining room operations, and help maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while delivering quality nutrition services and excellent resident care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting preferred.

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, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Provide good customer service to residents and staff.
• Demonstrate organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school diploma

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

Pay Range

15.50

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