Full Time Culinary Aide (AM)

Silverado; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Silverado Alexandria, a memory care innovator, seeks Culinary Aides to create warm, nourishing dining experiences for residents. This role blends food service skills with hospitality and compassion, in a team-focused environment.

You’ll assist with food prep, keep areas clean, deliver meal carts, and set dining spaces. Schedule Sundays-Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays; pay $15–$17/hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English
• Comfortable working around animals and pets
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Paid training and strong internal mobility

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen sanitation
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of food service areas
• Deliver resident meal carts and stock refrigerators
• Set and clean dining areas to ensure a pleasant mealtime experience

Job description

Join Silverado Alexandria, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring Culinary Aides - dedicated team members who help create a warm, nourishing, and welcoming dining experience for our residents. This role blends food service skills, attention to detail, and a heart for hospitality.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with care, consistency, and integrity. You’re dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about supporting others with respect and compassion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen sanitation
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of food service areas
• Deliver resident meal carts and stock refrigerators
• Set and clean dining areas to ensure a pleasant mealtime experience

Qualifications:

• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English
• Comfortable working around animals and pets
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule: Sunday and Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Anticipated pay range

$15 - $17 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

EOE/M/F/D/V