Dining Services & Kitchen Utility Associate

Sodalis Senior Living; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to assist with meal prep, service, and kitchen upkeep. The role supports the Culinary Services team to ensure residents and guests experience high-quality dining and hospitality.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, setup/cleanup, portioning, and assisting with training new team members, while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards in a senior living environment.

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 or exceeding 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Hospitality

Job description

Sodalis Senior Living in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Server - Kitchen Utility Worker to assist with meal prep, service, and kitchen upkeep. The role supports the Culinary Services team to ensure residents and guests experience high-quality dining and hospitality.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, setup/cleanup, portioning, and assisting with training new team members, while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards in a senior living environment.