Culinary Services Assistant – Kitchen & Prep

Sodalis Senior Living; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker/Server to support the Culinary Services team in meal prep, service, dishwashing, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness for residents and guests. Under the Culinary Director, you will help ensure a positive dining experience.

You will assist with food prep, dishwashing, dining room setup, and serving tasks, while upholding safety, cleanliness, and hospitality standards in a resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Safe Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation, including cutting, portioning, and plating items as directed.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Set up dining rooms before meal service and clean after meals while maintaining hospitality and service standards.
• Take meal and drink orders when needed and serve meals in a friendly and timely manner.
• Ensure residents and guests are satisfied with their meals and dining experience.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as assigned by the Culinary Director.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with stocking supplies and rotating inventory.
• Support orientation and training of new culinary team members as directed.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, personal sanitation, and hygiene.

Skills

Hospitality

Team player

Flexibility

Customer service mindset

Job description

Sodalis Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker/Server to support the Culinary Services team in meal prep, service, dishwashing, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness for residents and guests. Under the Culinary Director, you will help ensure a positive dining experience.

You will assist with food prep, dishwashing, dining room setup, and serving tasks, while upholding safety, cleanliness, and hospitality standards in a resident-focused environment.