Culinary Assistant

1 day ago

United States Highlands at Pittsford Full-time $17 - $21 Permanent

The Highlands Living Center has an exciting openings for Culinary Assistants. Perfect for high school students  

Current shifts available: 
  • Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 4pm-8pm
  • Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 7am-3pm

What will you be doing:

  • Food Preparation: Assist cooks by washing, peeling, chopping ingredients, and portioning food items for the daily menu.
  • Meal Service & Delivery: Work on the tray line to assemble meals, deliver carts to resident floors, and serve food directly in dining rooms or resident rooms.
  • Diet Compliance: Strictly follow diet cards (e.g., pureed, low-sodium, diabetic) to ensure residents receive safe and medically appropriate meals.
  • Sanitation & Cleaning: Wash dishes, clean pots/pans, sanitize food preparation

 

  • Must be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the food service department, including pots and pans, dish-room, starter, entrée, cold foods, beverage, food court, and nourishment positions.
  • Assist in food preparation thickening beverages, pouring beverages, dishes, cleaning, etc., according to production pages and assignments.
  • Complete tray line cleaning/closing report according to the assignment.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred; Previous work experience in a kitchen, preferably in a long-term care facility very helpful, but not required.

Pay Range: $17.00/hr-$21.75 /hr.