Full-Time Dietary Aide

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Team Member to assist in meal preparation, serving, and delivery to residents in a safe, clean kitchen environment. The role supports nutrition services, resident satisfaction, and dining room cleanliness.

You will follow menus, ensure sanitation, rotate stock, and assist with compliance and resident communication in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in food service in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and utensils.
• Rotate stock to minimize waste and store food properly.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in complying with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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