Senior Care Kitchen Aide: Nourish with Purpose

Innovative Integrated Health Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Integrated Health Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to prepare and serve meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, in a senior care setting.

You will ensure accurate meal trays, proper temperatures, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards while supporting nutrition-focused care plans for participants. You will assist with stocking, follow FIFO procedures, and participate in staff meetings, adapting to flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with frail or elderly population.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be medically cleared and up-to-date on immunizations before engaging with participants.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food, including modified textures and therapeutic diets.
• Ensures meal trays are accurate and properly served.
• Maintains sanitation and safety per FDA/state regulations.
• Performs FIFO stocking and proper food storage.
• Attends staff meetings and supports center policies.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Innovative Integrated Health Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to prepare and serve meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, in a senior care setting.

You will ensure accurate meal trays, proper temperatures, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards while supporting nutrition-focused care plans for participants. You will assist with stocking, follow FIFO procedures, and participate in staff meetings, adapting to flexible hours as needed.