Dishwasher & Kitchen Assistant — Growth, Benefits, Team

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

Mentoring opportunities

Employee recognition

Referral programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Palm Desert is seeking a Kitchen Aide to help maintain dining areas and support residents with friendly service. You will clean and sanitize kitchen spaces, assist with meal service, and collaborate with culinary staff to ensure high-quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork within a community-focused environment, with opportunities for growth and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and dining areas in a clean, orderly condition.
• Wash, clean, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment.
• Provide high level customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Maintain dish room area in a neat, clean and sanitary manner.
• Keep kitchen floors clean and trash emptied.
• Assist with preparation and execution of dining enhancement programs and events.

Skills

Basic literacy

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Palm Desert is seeking a Kitchen Aide to help maintain dining areas and support residents with friendly service. You will clean and sanitize kitchen spaces, assist with meal service, and collaborate with culinary staff to ensure high-quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork within a community-focused environment, with opportunities for growth and a positive workplace culture.