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Culinary Aide

Greencastle, IN

$13 - $17.50/hr

Culinary Aide Job Category: Food & Nutrition Services Part-Time Hickory Creek at Sunset | EC02 1109 SOUTH INDIANA STREET GREENCASTLE, IN 46135, USA Description Become a Culinary Aide at Hickory Creek ...

Culinary Aide

Danville, IN

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Culinary Aide Job Category: Food & Nutrition Services Part-Time Location: Danville Regional Rehabilitation, 255 Meadow Dr, Danville, IN 46122, USA Description Become a Culinary Aide at Danville ...

Culinary Aide

Westfield, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Culinary Aide Job Category: Food & Nutrition Services Full-Time Maple Park Village | 776 N. Union St Westfield, IN 46074, USA Description Become a Culinary Aide at Maple Park Village today! Join the ...

Culinary Aide

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

The Culinary Aide is responsible for preparing, delivering and serving food to those we serve. What You'll Do at Vincentian Working with our talented culinary team, you'll promote and support a ...

Culinary Aide

Winamac, IN

$13 - $17.25/hr

Culinary Aide at Hickory Creek at Winamac Part-Time At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom ...

Culinary Aide

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$10.77/hr

Culinary Aides Come join our team of dedicated and talented individuals who live our core values of compassion, respect, hospitality and stewardship. Cerenity Senior Care is a prominent leader in ...

Culinary Aide

Winamac, IN · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Culinary Aide at Hickory Creek at Winamac Part-Time At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom ...

Culinary Aide

Silverton, ID · On-site

$16.75/hr

Culinary Aide - Overnight Shift (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Be part of a team that nourishes, comforts, and cares. Do you take pride in preparing food that not only tastes great but brings comfort to others ...

Culinary Aide

Zionsville, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Zionsville Meadows today! Now Hiring Part-time Evening Shift Culinary Aides 11:30am-7:30pm Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

Culinary Aide

Mishawaka, IN

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Creekside Village! Now Hiring Part-Time Culinary Aide Tuesday-Thursday 5am-1pm Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents ...

Description Culinary Aide - Overnight Shift (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Be part of a team that nourishes, comforts, and cares. Do you take pride in preparing food that not only tastes great but brings ...

Culinary Aide

Avon, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Countryside Meadows today! Now Hiring for Part-time Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe ...

Culinary Aide

Mount Vernon, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Culinary Aide Opportunity at Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehab Part-Time Day Shift Culinary Aide Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe ...

Culinary Aide

Crawfordsville, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Ben Hur Health & Rehab today! Now Hiring for Full-time Day Shift Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents ...

Culinary Aide

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Heritage Park today! Now Hiring culinary aides! Full-time and part-time! 6a-2p & 3p-7p! Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

Culinary Aide

Zionsville, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Become a Culinary Aide at Zionsville Meadows today! Now Hiring Part-time Evening Shift Culinary Aides 11:30am-7:30pm Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

Culinary Aide

Mount Vernon, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Culinary Aide Opportunity at Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehab Part-Time Day Shift Culinary Aide Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe ...

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How much do culinary aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary aide in the United States is $15.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Culinary Aides?

Culinary Aides are support staff who assist in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or cafeterias. Their duties may include preparing ingredients, plating meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. They often work under the supervision of cooks or chefs and play a crucial role in ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Culinary Aides help provide nutritious and appealing meals to residents, patients, or customers.

What are some common challenges faced by a Culinary Aide and how can they be managed?

Culinary Aides often work in fast-paced environments where they must balance multiple tasks such as food preparation, serving, and cleaning. One common challenge is maintaining food safety and sanitation standards during busy periods. Effective time management and clear communication with kitchen staff can help address these challenges. Additionally, being adaptable and open to feedback from supervisors will support personal growth and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Culinary Aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Culinary Aide, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, safe food handling certification, and experience using commercial dishwashers or meal assembly systems are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and good time management help Culinary Aides excel in busy food service environments. These skills ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to quality standards, supporting both kitchen operations and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Culinary Aide vs Dietary Aide?

AspectCulinary AideDietary Aide
CertificationsBasic food safety, sanitationBasic food safety, sanitation
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areasDining areas, food service
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in food prep, kitchen supportServe meals, assist with dietary needs
Employer UsageHospitals, nursing homes, cafeteriasHospitals, nursing homes, cafeterias

While both Culinary Aides and Dietary Aides work in food service environments like hospitals and nursing homes, Culinary Aides primarily assist in food preparation and kitchen tasks, whereas Dietary Aides focus on serving meals and supporting dietary requirements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role based on your skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Aide job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $31,936 per year, or $15.4 per hour.
Culinary Aide

$13 - $17.50/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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American Senior Communities rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

816th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Culinary Aide

Job Category: Food & Nutrition Services

Part-Time

Hickory Creek at Sunset | EC02 1109 SOUTH INDIANA STREET GREENCASTLE, IN 46135, USA

Description

Become a Culinary Aide at Hickory Creek at Sunset today! Part-time day shift (including every other weekend). Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious and delicious meals by assisting with meal prep and service and helping to maintain a clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Culinary Aide include:

  • Partner with culinary leaders to best meet the needs of residents to provide a positive dining experience.
  • Assist in the preparation and portions of meal items according to the menu and resident diet requirements.
  • Set up trays and carts in preparation for service to residents.
  • Work with service staff to collect soiled trays and wash dishes.
  • Cleans equipment as needed, maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
  • Preferred: Prior restaurant server experience.
  • Required: Commitment to customer service
  • Required: Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside culinary team and leaders.

Benefits and perks include:

  • Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
  • Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
  • Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Team Culture: A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

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About American Senior Communities

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Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large. American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we'll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2000