Culinary Services Associate — Dining & Kitchen Support

Sodalis Senior Living; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to support the Culinary Services team with meal preparation, service, dishwashing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You will help ensure residents and guests have a positive dining experience under the supervision of the Culinary Director.

The role involves basic food prep, dishwashing, setting up dining rooms, taking orders when needed, and adhering to safety and hygiene standards to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in food service, dishwashing, or hospitality.
• 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

Food service experience

Dishwashing

Hospitality

Education

Safe Food Handler certification

Job description

Sodalis Senior Living in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to support the Culinary Services team with meal preparation, service, dishwashing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You will help ensure residents and guests have a positive dining experience under the supervision of the Culinary Director.

The role involves basic food prep, dishwashing, setting up dining rooms, taking orders when needed, and adhering to safety and hygiene standards to