Culinary Assistant

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Culinary Aide / Wait Staff to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. Culinary Aides assist in the preparation and serving of quality food to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Must have a smile on your face and give great customer service at all times to residents, partners, and guests
• Must have good attendance
• Must take ownership of nursing neighborhoods while working in them
• Must be able work hand in hand with the nursing department in order to serve the residents
• Prepare and set-up of all menu items according to standards
• Accurately service hot and cold food items, condiments, utensils, etc., onto trays on a moving tray line according to tray tickets and menu spread sheets
• Restocks cafeteria of other areas with food and supplies in a courteous, timely manner
• Serve meals to residents in a courteous, timely manner
• Scrape dirty trays and dishes and the loading and unloading of the dish machine
• Hand wash pots and pans, and other designated items
• Maintain the kitchen facilities in a sanitary manner including floors, walls, all equipment, and utensils
• Safely handles a variety of chemicals and educates employees about the same
• Assists in kitchen where needed
• Ensures that a clean and safe environment is maintained
• Communicates and cooperates with dietary personnel and other departments
• Maintains resident rights and confidentiality
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under a variety of conditions and circumstances
• Follows Universal precautions and Infection Control techniques

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 0–2 years in food service within a Long Term Care environment preferred

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time