Dining Services Associate (Kitchen & Server)

Sodalis Senior Living; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living in Tampa, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to support the Culinary Services team by assisting with meal preparation, service, dishwashing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Under the Culinary Director, you will help ensure residents and guests have a positive dining experience, follow safety standards, and contribute to a team that values service, integrity, dignity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have 18+ years old
• 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.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment according to health standards.
• Set up dining rooms before service and clean up after meals while maintaining hospitality standards.
• Take meal and drink orders when needed and serve meals in a friendly manner.
• Ensure residents and guests are satisfied with meals and dining experience.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed by the Culinary Director.
• Maintain kitchen and storage area cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with stocking supplies and rotating inventory.
• Support orientation and training of new culinary team members.

Skills

Food service experience

Safe Food Handler certification

Job description

Sodalis Senior Living in Tampa, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to support the Culinary Services team by assisting with meal preparation, service, dishwashing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Under the Culinary Director, you will help ensure residents and guests have a positive dining experience, follow safety standards, and contribute to a team that values service, integrity, dignity, and teamwork.