Dietary Cook Aide — Elevate Resident Meals & Safe Kitchen

Optalis Healthcare; White Hall (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Culinary Team Member to assist in preparing, serving, and delivering meals to residents, while upholding safety, sanitation, and organization in the kitchen.

You will support dining room and kitchen operations, rotate stock, and help maintain compliance with health standards, contributing to resident satisfaction and quality nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Experience in healthcare food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.

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.
• Rotate stock and store food to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Help ensure compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Optalis Healthcare in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Culinary Team Member to assist in preparing, serving, and delivering meals to residents, while upholding safety, sanitation, and organization in the kitchen.

You will support dining room and kitchen operations, rotate stock, and help maintain compliance with health standards, contributing to resident satisfaction and quality nutrition services.