Kitchen Assistant

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

About the role

As Dishwasher, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by supporting a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment that helps deliver high-quality dining experiences every single day. Your work helps maintain food safety standards and supports the culinary team in delivering excellent service to residents.

Status: Full Time
Schedule: 11 AM – 7 PM
Location: Discovery Village Tallahassee
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to properly wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Set up and maintain dishwashing and pot-washing areas.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen environment by sweeping, mopping, and cleaning floors and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize dish machines and production equipment as needed or directed.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure consistent sanitation standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, appearance, and food safety.
• Practice all safety, sanitation, and loss prevention procedures.
• Record required sanitation and temperature logs to support service standards and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and non-food supplies as needed.
• Attend required in-services and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to hot water, steam, chemicals, and sharp equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discovery Senior Living earned coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. We are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. Embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include: Teamwork, Integrity, Performance, Accountability, Compassion, Hard Work, and Creativity. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.