Memory-Care Kitchen Aide — Nourish with Heart

Silverado; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverado Encinitas is seeking a Culinary Aide to support memory care dining operations and maintain a warm, nourishing environment for residents. You will assist with food preparation, dishwashing, and delivering meal carts with attention to cleanliness and resident comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and reliability, with responsibilities that include setting dining areas and supporting residents during mealtimes.

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.

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

Skills

Food safety

English communication

Team player

Job description

Silverado Encinitas is seeking a Culinary Aide to support memory care dining operations and maintain a warm, nourishing environment for residents. You will assist with food preparation, dishwashing, and delivering meal carts with attention to cleanliness and resident comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and reliability, with responsibilities that include setting dining areas and supporting residents during mealtimes.