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Optalis Healthcare; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Culinary Team Member to support the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals for residents in our care facility. You will follow menus and standardized recipes, assist in meal service, and help keep the kitchen clean and organized.

This role requires strong teamwork, good communication with staff and residents, and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.

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

Education

High school diploma

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