Kitchen support, Dishwasher ​/ Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Kitchen Support

Supervisor: Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved: September 2025

Overall Job Purpose: Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Company procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass Company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room
• Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
• Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Follow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
• Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the supervisor
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment…