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Culinary Assistant

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The Highlands Living Center

Rochester, NY (In Person)

$40,300 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/18/2026

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Job Description

Culinary Assistant The Highlands Living Center - 3.3 Rochester, NY Job Details $17.00 - $21.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food preparation for special diets Long term care experience Vegetable preparation Food service cleaning Food running Beverage pouring Food portioning Food order assembly High school diploma or GED Food service carts Food safety sanitizing procedures Food delivery Assisting food service staff Accommodating special dietary needs Chopping vegetables Food mixing Entry level Meal assistance Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Full Job Description 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. Auto req ID 390BR