AM Kitchen Helper

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long-Term)

HSA/FSA/LSA

Indemnity Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Marlborough, MA is seeking an AM Kitchen Helper to help create a great dining experience for residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and support friendly service in the dining room.

You will also help keep the community safe by washing and sanitizing tableware and equipment, and you’ll work Sunday–Thursday mornings. No prior culinary experience is required, and food handler permits can be obtained within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability on Sunday-Thursday 6:30am–3:00pm.
• Basic reading, speaking and understanding of English.
• No prior culinary experience required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine, load/run/unload, report issues and monitor water temperatures for sanitization.
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware; keep dish room organized and stocked.
• Clean food prep areas and assist in dining room by bussing tables, filling water carafes, and delivering room-service orders.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and kitchen tools, including sharp utensils and small appliances.
• Listen and respond politely to food comments or complaints and report concerns to leadership.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks, including trash removal.

Skills

Listens well

Food safety

Job description

As the AM 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 day 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule: Sunday-Thursday 6:30am to 3:00pm.
• 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 first two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Key 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.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 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
• A purpose‑driven role where you make a difference every day

Ready to Serve with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.