Full Time Culinary Aide (AM)

Join Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring Culinary Aides - dedicated team members who help create a warm, nourishing, and welcoming dining experience for our residents. This role blends food service skills, attention to detail, and a heart for hospitality.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with care, consistency, and integrity. You’re dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about supporting others with respect and compassion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assist with food preparation and kitchen sanitation

Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of food service areas

Deliver resident meal carts and stock refrigerators

Set and clean dining areas to ensure a pleasant mealtime experience

Qualifications:

Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Effective communicator in verbal and written English

Comfortable working around animals and pets

Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards

Why Choose Silverado?

Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™

Certified Great Place to Work®

Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule: Full Time, AM shift, variable days

Anticipated pay range$19.50—$19.50 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Referral program

Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

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Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V