Part Time Relief Kitchen Helper

About the role

As the Part-Time Relief Kitchen Helper, you play a key part in creating a great dining experience for our residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh, appealing salad bar that helps start each meal on a positive note. In the dining room, you’ll support residents with friendly service and keep tables clean. You’ll also help keep our community safe by carefully washing and sanitizing tableware, cookware, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine by loading, running, unloading, and reporting any mechanical issues; and monitor/log water temperatures to ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store, and handle all tableware and kitchenware with care; maintain a clean, organized dish room and ensure adequate levels of clean items for the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as needed, and assist in the dining room by bussing tables, filling water carafes, preparing tables before meals, and delivering room-service orders.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and kitchen tools, including sharp utensils and small appliances to support daily food preparation.
• Listen and respond politely to food comments or complaints and report any concerns to leadership right away.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks, including trash removal.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work the following schedule: Friday and Saturday mornings 6:00am - 2:30pm, Sunday and Monday evenings 11:30am - 8:00 pm.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience is required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits as required by local ordinances within the first two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Skills

• Basic kitchen hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Basic computer skills for job-related tasks.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Friday and Saturday mornings 6:00am - 2:30pm, Sunday and Monday evenings 11:30am - 8:00 pm.

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, HSA, FSA, LSA, Accident & Hospital Indemnity, Legal & Identity Theft Protection, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with employer match