Dishwasher & Kitchen Helper — Health, Dental, Vision, PTO

Lovington Healthcare; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meal service and food preparation in the nursing center. You will help with food ordering, prep, and sanitary dining room operations to ensure timely and safe meals for residents.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, preparing nourishments, portioning desserts and beverages, following sheets, and maintaining cleanliness per procedure. This role requires reliability and attention to nutrition details.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed (washing, peeling, cutting vegetables/fruits, slicing meat, weighing for menu compliance).
• Follows cleaning schedule; cleans equipment and work area; sweeps/mops floors; takes trash to dumpster; washes pots and pans.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware and stores them; assists with cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Food prep experience

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meal service and food preparation in the nursing center. You will help with food ordering, prep, and sanitary dining room operations to ensure timely and safe meals for residents.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, preparing nourishments, portioning desserts and beverages, following sheets, and maintaining cleanliness per procedure. This role requires reliability and attention to nutrition details.