Caring Kitchen Aide & Meal Prep Assistant

Integritus Healthcare; Massachusetts, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community in Lenox, MA is seeking a kitchen helper to assist with daily cleaning, dishwashing, and meal setup. This role supports cooks and waitstaff by maintaining clean work areas, proper storage, and fresh meals.

Responsibilities include cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping floors, handling utensils, distributing menus, and helping with food preparation for special meals, while following established policies to keep the facility safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• GED or better.
• High School or better.
• Equal Opportunity Employer notice is included in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean dishes/utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meals for waitstaff.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community in Lenox, MA is seeking a kitchen helper to assist with daily cleaning, dishwashing, and meal setup. This role supports cooks and waitstaff by maintaining clean work areas, proper storage, and fresh meals.

Responsibilities include cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping floors, handling utensils, distributing menus, and helping with food preparation for special meals, while following established policies to keep the facility safe and compliant.