Compassionate Kitchen Helper & Dining Support

Hawthorn Senior Living; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawthorn Senior Living in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a friendly kitchen support team member to wash dishes, help serve meals, and clear tables in a busy dining room.

This universal role offers cross-training and a chance to learn multiple food service tasks while adhering to Hawthorn procedures and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment.

The position requires reliability, good English communication, and a positive team attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state or provincial regulations.
• Demonstrates clear communication and teamwork in a busy dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Regular, on-site attendance and punctuality is required as scheduled.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge of the Hawthorn Senior Living Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Hawthorn Senior Living procedures.
• Clean dishwashing area following Hawthorn Senior Living sanitation procedures.
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of room trays if needed.
• Setting of tables in the dining room.
• Assist Chefs/Cooks in cleaning food serving areas and equipment, sweeping and mopping of floors and complete assigned cleaning duties.
• Complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Work as part of the food services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Always treat residents, potential residents, their families, staff, and guests with dignity and respect.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Hawthorn Senior Living in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a friendly kitchen support team member to wash dishes, help serve meals, and clear tables in a busy dining room.

This universal role offers cross-training and a chance to learn multiple food service tasks while adhering to Hawthorn procedures and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment.

The position requires reliability, good English communication, and a positive team attitude.