Culinary Services Aide

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct assistance in all dietary functions as instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Performs a variety of duties prior to, during and after meals are served, including preparing, dishing, and serving certain foods and beverages, as well as washing dishes and clean‑up.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up dining room, food and drink carts, and meal trays for distribution according to menu and diet instructions.
• Bring residents to and from the dining room at mealtimes.
• Distribute and assist residents in filling out menus.
• Assist in preparing and dishing up certain foods such as fruits, desserts, breads, toast, etc.
• Serve drinks and meals to residents in designated areas while maintaining dignity, respect, and timeliness.
• Chart amounts of fluids and food eaten by residents and document in kiosk.
• Clear dishes and food trays from carts, tables in resident dining room, and resident rooms; clean tables.
• Scrape and wash dishes and utensils; wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
• Operate and clean automatic dishwasher per departmental procedures.
• Sort and return clean dishes and utensils to proper places; inspect for cracks or chips and discard as appropriate.
• Ensure utensils and related items are readily available for the next meal.
• Sweep/mop floors as directed; perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties.
• Remove garbage from receptacles, take to dumpsters, and replace liners.
• Keep work areas, carts, and equipment in kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitary per departmental procedures.
• Assist residents with dining as designated (additional training required).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Eighth‑grade education or equivalent (must be at least 16 years of age).
• Experience: None; on‑the‑job training provided.

Schedule

Part‑time evening shift, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Includes weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay: $13.70 per hour (wage dependent on experience).

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on‑site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan, and on‑site childcare/pre‑school with reduced employee rates.