Dietary Aide - Taylor Station →

Optalis Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 1,653,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Culinary Team Member/Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and tray delivery for residents. The role supports safe, sanitary kitchen operations and contributes to resident satisfaction and nutrition services.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and, preferably, food service experience in a healthcare setting. Strong teamwork and communication are valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare or food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow menus and standardized recipes.

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 utensils.
• Store food 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 skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety & sanitation

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Culinary Team Member/Dietary Aide 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