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Culinary Aide
American Senior Communities
Location : Mishawaka, IN, 46544
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Culinary Aide
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Become a Culinary Aide at Creekside Village!
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: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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Freqently Asked Questions
In Mishawaka, Indiana, Culinary Aides generally earn between $11 and $15 per hour depending on experience and certifications. Factors like shift times and company benefits at American Senior Communities can also influence total compensation.
While not always mandatory, certifications in sanitation and safe food handling are favored in Mishawaka's culinary sector. American Senior Communities even supports employees in earning these credentials during employment, boosting both safety and career prospects.
Mastering efficient meal prep, understanding dietary needs, and staying organized are key. Building teamwork with culinary leaders and maintaining a spotless work environment also elevate performance in this hands-on role.
ASC provides mentorship, scholarships, and education partnerships with local colleges like Ivy Tech, offering Culinary Aides pathways to advance into leadership or specialized culinary roles within senior care.
ASC offers flexible PTO options, holiday pay, wellness coaching, and employee discounts that help Culinary Aides maintain a healthy balance between personal life and professional responsibilities.
Tasks include assisting meal preparation aligned with resident diets, setting up trays, cleaning kitchen equipment, and collaborating closely with culinary leaders to ensure a positive dining experience for seniors.
Mishawaka's growing senior care industry creates steady demand for Culinary Aides, with moderate competition. Compared to larger metros, local employers like American Senior Communities offer stable opportunities with community-focused work environments.
ASC emphasizes compassionate service to seniors, combining culinary duties with a supportive team culture rooted in accountability and excellence, unlike typical hospitality roles focused solely on food service.
Part-time roles exist with varying benefits. These may include access to employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, and opportunities for certification, although full benefits packages are generally reserved for full-time employees.
Starting as a Culinary Aide can lead to supervisory roles, culinary management, or specialized nutrition services, especially if combined with ongoing education and certifications supported by employers like American Senior Communities.
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