Culinary Services Assistant - Dish & Dining Support

Sunshine Retirement Living; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living is seeking a kitchen assistant to help with dishwashing, meal service, and general dining room support within our community. You will contribute to a clean and safe kitchen environment and assist with food service tasks as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health and safety standards, with opportunities to learn and grow in a retirement community setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
• Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position).
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass Company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures.
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area.
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed.
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room.
• Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily.
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site.
• Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned.
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis

Skills

Team player

Customer service

English communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunshine Retirement Living is seeking a kitchen assistant to help with dishwashing, meal service, and general dining room support within our community. You will contribute to a clean and safe kitchen environment and assist with food service tasks as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health and safety standards, with opportunities to learn and grow in a retirement community setting.