Culinary Aide

At Grace Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.

Pay

Starting wage: $13.00-$16.00 based on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

Benefits are dependent on your work status.

Responsibilities

• Portion food/beverages
• Work tray line position
• Wash/Sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and carriers
• Prepare resident nourishments
• Service coffee hour and special functions
• Assist Chef
• Read and arrange diet card tray identification labels in proper order
• Stock Shelves
• Use, clean, and sanitize assigned areas
• Maintain confidentiality
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, coworkers, and public
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Lifts and carries food supplies weighing 50 pounds occasionally; lifts and carries dishes, food trays weighing up to 25 pounds frequently
• Occasionally pushes/pulls dish lowraters/dish carts weighing 250-400 pounds a distance of 70 feet
• Constantly grasps, frequently twists, stoops, bends
• Frequently works on slippery, wet floors
• Frequently reaches at or below shoulder height, occasionally reaches above shoulder height
• Occasionally climbs step stool, stairs, and kneels
• Frequently exposed to hot, humid conditions and temperature changes
• 100% of work day is spent indoors; 50% of work day is spent standing, 50% of work day is spent walking
• Must be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents, coworkers, families, and public

Schedule

Part-Time PM Shifts Available.