KITCHEN PORTER (FT VARIES, 8AM - 4 PM /11 AM - 7 PM / 3 PM - 7:30 PM)

About the role

The Kitchen Porter at Riverside Senior Living is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas. This role is crucial in maintaining a sanitary environment by handling dishwashing, cleaning, and basic food preparation tasks. The Kitchen Porter will work closely with the kitchen and dining room teams to support smooth and efficient operations, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Dishwashing: Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are ready for use.
• Kitchen Cleaning: Regularly clean kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment to maintain a high standard of hygiene. This includes emptying trash bins, cleaning sinks, and wiping down counters.
• Food Preparation Assistance: Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and organizing supplies.
• Inventory Management: Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring that items are stored properly and rotated according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles.
• Waste Management: Handle the proper disposal of kitchen waste, including composting and recycling, to maintain an organized and environmentally friendly workspace.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, wearing protective gear, and following kitchen safety protocols.
• Team Support: Collaborate with kitchen and dining room staff to ensure that all areas are well-maintained and ready for service.

Non-essential Duties

• Event Support: Assist with setup and cleanup for special events and activities within the facility, as needed.
• Maintenance Assistance: Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
• Training Support: Provide guidance to new kitchen porters on cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and kitchen operations.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational skills
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and safety

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role (preferred but not required)

Required Licensure/Education

• Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development.

Benefits – 0.5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits – 0.001 to 0.49 FTE

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
• Employee Health Requirements

Pay

USD $16.49 – USD $19.94 per hour

Physical Requirements

Activity/Lifting Requirements (Percentage of Workday)

• Sit: 0%
• Twist: 10%
• Stand: 50%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 10%
• Kneel: 4%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 10%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 10%
• Reach above shoulders: 20%

Weight Lifting Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Team Lift is encouraged.

Maximum Consecutive Time (Minutes) per Activity

• Sit: 0
• Twist: 10
• Stand: 240
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 48
• Kneel: 4
• Lift: 46
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 48
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 48
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive Use of Hands

• Simple grasp 1 to 10# Normal weight: Continuously
• Pushing & pulling 1-50# Normal weight: Often
• Fine Manipulation: Placing dishes in the rack, washing pots, scrubbing motion, prep work, peeling
• Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent)

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range and Extreme Hot
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average to very loud
• Humidity: Normal range to Humid
• Atmosphere: Poor ventilation

Special Hazards

• Mechanical and electrical: use of all dishwashing machines
• Chemical: dishwashing detergents

Protective Clothing Required

• Rubber gloves
• Rubber apron
• Protective eyewear
• Mask

Sensory Requirements

• Speech: Needed for communication with other team members
• Vision: Need to read memos and literature, preparation of food, safety procedures; needed to handle dishes and equipment
• Smell: N/A
• Hearing: Needed to hear machine for warning signals
• Touch: Needed to feel to handle dishes

Employee Health Requirements – Exposure

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
• Video Display Terminals: None
• Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal – None
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: None