Culinary Aide / Wait StaffGreat hours, no late night shifts! 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. At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.
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
BenefitsHealth & Wellness Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits Vision & Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support Financial Security 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges Legal & Identity Theft Protection Growth & Development University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access PerksAccess to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status. Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife: For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents. Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services. Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Culinary Aide / Wait Staff at Otterbein!
