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American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Eagle Valley Meadows today! Now Hiring for Full-time & Part-time Day & Evening Shift Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Wabash, IN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Culinary Aide Position at Autumn Ridge Become a Culinary Aide at Autumn Ridge! Now hiring Part-Time Evening Shift! Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

Silverton of Cascadia

Culinary Aide

Silverton, ID · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Culinary Aide 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? We're looking for a dependable ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Zionsville, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Anderson, IN

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Edgewater Woods! Now Hiring Part-Time Day Shift with E/O Weekend Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents ...

Silverton of Cascadia LLC

Culinary Aide

Silverton, ID

$12.75 - $17/hr

Description Culinary Aide 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? We're looking for a ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Anderson, IN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Edgewater Woods! Now Hiring Part-Time Day Shift with E/O Weekend Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

New Castle, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Culinary Aide at Stonebrooke Rehab 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 ...

Central Baptist Village

Culinary Aide

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Culinary Aide Central Baptist Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based community with more than a century of dedicated service in caring for older adults. We are a CMS five star rated community and ...

Benedictine Health System

Culinary Aide

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$10.77/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Indianapolis, IN

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Eagle Valley Meadows today! Now Hiring for Full-time & Part-time Day & Evening Shift Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Avon, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Markle, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Markle today! Now hiring Full-Time Day and Evening Culinary Aides Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Mishawaka, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Huntington, IN · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide today! Now Hiring Part-Time Evening Culinary Aide Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious and ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Mooresville, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Meadow Lakes today! Now Hiring Full-time Culinary Aides Day, Evening & Weekend Shifts Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Heritage Park today! Now Hiring culinary aides! Part-time! Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Mooresville, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Meadow Lakes today! Now Hiring Full-time Culinary Aides Day, Evening & Weekend Shifts Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our ...

American Senior Communities

Culinary Aide

Fort Wayne, IN

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a Culinary Aide at Heritage Park today! Now Hiring culinary aides! Part-time! Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious ...

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How much do culinary aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 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 is a culinary aide?

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 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 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 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 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

American Senior Communities

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

American Senior Communities rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

814th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Become a Culinary Aide at Eagle Valley Meadows today!
Now Hiring for Full-time & Part-time Day & Evening Shift Culinary Aides
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 Server 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: C.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

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