AM Kitchen Helper — Start the Day with Service & Fresh Prep

Robinwood Retirement Community; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,880 - 29,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pay access anytime

Benefit stipend

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is seeking an AM Kitchen Helper to enhance dining experiences for residents. You will prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and assist in the dining room with friendly service and clean tables.

No prior culinary experience is required; you’ll learn food safety and daily kitchen routines while ensuring sanitization and safe handling of equipment. This role offers a consistent schedule and opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven, warm community.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is seeking an AM Kitchen Helper to enhance dining experiences for residents. You will prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and assist in the dining room with friendly service and clean tables.

No prior culinary experience is required; you’ll learn food safety and daily kitchen routines while ensuring sanitization and safe handling of equipment. This role offers a consistent schedule and opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven, warm community.