Part Time Culinary Aide (Multiple Shifts Available)

Silverado; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Silverado in Frederick, Maryland is seeking a part-time Culinary Aide who assists with food preparation and creates a welcoming dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will possess a Food Handlers Certificate and will be reliable, compassionate, and effective in communication.

This role requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including walking and lifting, while ensuring high standards of food safety. Competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k) matching, are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations is essential.
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English.
• Comfortable working around animals and pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• Deliver resident meal carts and stock refrigerators.
• Set and clean dining areas for pleasant mealtime experience.

Skills

Food safety regulations knowledge

Effective communication in English

Ability to assist with food preparation

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Part Time Culinary Aide (Multiple Shifts Available)

Frederick, Maryland

Join Silverado Frederick, 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

Anticipated pay range

$16 - $18 USD

Benefits

• 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.

EOE/M/F/D/V