Kitchen Support/ PT at Sunshine Retirement Living Llc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Kitchen SupportSupervisor: Executive ChefFLSA Status: Hourly, non-exemptDate Approved: September 2025OVERALL JOB PURPOSEAssist 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.MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSHigh school graduate or equivalentMust be 18 years of ageHave a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitationMaintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulationsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staffMeets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team playerMaintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residentsAbility to keep all business and operations information confidentialPossess excellent customer service and organizational skillsAbility to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performanceAbility to work under time constraints and meet department deadlinesAbility to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standardsSatisfactorily pass Company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable) ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare, wash, and store dishes following company proceduresClean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing areaAssist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if neededSetting and clearing of tables in dining roomAssist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties dailyDocument and complete dishwasher temperature log at required timesEmpties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump siteWork as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchenDocument and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleanedAdhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basisOTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or othersMeet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is requiredServe as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitudeRepresent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly mannerAdhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisorAdhere to company policies, procedures, and processesPromote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all timesFollow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premisesAttend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the positionMaintain 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 supervisorThis position has no supervisory responsibilitiesMaintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certificationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 20% or less20% to 40%40% to 60% 60% to 80%80% to 100%StandXWalkXSitXPushing, pulling and/or reachingXGrasping and fine manipulationXClimb or balanceXStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlXTalk or hearXTaste or smellXLifts Weight or Exerts Force20% or less20% to 40%40% to 60%60% to 80%80% to 100%Up to 10 poundsXUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXMore than 100 poundsXThe Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.