Dietary Aide- Riverview Care Center →

Optalis Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare seeks a Culinary Team Member to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery to residents. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining areas while supporting resident satisfaction and nutrition services.

You will follow standardized recipes, assist in tray delivery, and uphold infection control and safety policies in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

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

Teamwork

Organizational skills

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