# Culinary Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife

Culinary Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife in Cridersville, Ohio. Full-time. Posted October 20, 2026.

- Company: Otterbein SeniorLife
- Location: Cridersville, Ohio
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/otterbein/jobs/8037730003?gh_jid=8037730003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/culinary-assistant-otterbein-seniorlife-wdqdpt

## Description

**SIGN ON BONUS$1000 FULL TIME $500 PART TIME**

### 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.

Apply from your phone! Text OTTER to **89743Due to the COVID-19 pandemic**, we supply PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to keep you and our residents safe. Additionally, we have implemented stronger infection control and testing procedures in all Otterbein locations.

### 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

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a **Culinary Assistant **at Otterbein!