Food Service Assistant

Optalis Healthcare; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Team Member to support meal preparation, service, and delivery for residents, while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

This role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and respectful interaction with residents, with opportunities to contribute to quality nutrition services and resident satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Standing/walking for most of shift with bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push food carts and work in a hot kitchen environment.
• Dependability, a positive attitude, respect for residents, and attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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

• Dependability
• Positive attitude
• Respect for residents
• Attention to detail

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