Relief Kitchen Helper

About the Role

As the 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work Friday & Saturday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday & Monday from 11:30 am‑8:00 pm.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits as required by local ordinances within the first two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine by loading, running, unloading, and reporting any mechanical issues; 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 immediately.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks, including trash removal.

Schedule

Friday & Saturday: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Access your pay anytime
• $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

Why RLC?

• Fast‑growing, family‑owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort‑style environment
• Purpose‑driven role where you make a difference every day