Food Service Aide

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Work‑life balance

Behavioral health assistance

Regular supervision

Starting pay rate of $16.00/hr

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Mishawaka, Indiana, is seeking a Food Service Aide to join our team. This full-time role runs 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

and includes weekend shifts, offering opportunities to support our community's mental health services while working in a supportive environment. You will prepare meals and salads, wash and slice food, deliver trays, and maintain clean dining areas. Our program emphasizes growth, supervision, and work-life balance, with competitive compensation and a

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or cafeteria operations.
• Ability to follow standard procedures for food prep and safety.
• Clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food service to youth, staff, and visitors
• Prepare meals and salads including washing, slicing and mixing food supplies according to standard procedures
• Set‑up and deliver food trays to units; set‑up and serve food at the display counter with prepared foods
• Maintain and clean work area – equipment, dining tables, and dish‑washing equipment
• Maintain adequate inventory of specified food groups and supplies throughout meal service periods

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Job description

Food Service Aide

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith‑based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Work‑life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision to grow professional skills
• Starting pay rate of $16.00/hr.

What You’ll Do

Full‑time position (10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.); schedule includes weekends.

Primary Duties

• Provide quality food service to youth, staff, and visitors
• Prepare meals and salads including washing, slicing and mixing food supplies according to standard procedures
• Set‑up and deliver food trays to units; set‑up and serve food at the display counter with prepared foods
• Maintain and clean work area – equipment, dining tables, and dish‑washing equipment
• Maintain adequate inventory of specified food groups and supplies throughout meal service periods