Dishwasher & Kitchen Helper: Salad Bar & Service

Robinwood Retirement Community; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

Pay on demand

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is hiring a Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to support a warm dining experience for residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and help keep tables clean while assisting in safe dishwashing.

This full‑time role requires Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 am–8:00 pm, with no prior culinary experience needed and the ability to obtain required food handler permits within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Sunday-Thursday 11:30am to 8:00pm.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience is required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits as required by local ordinances within first two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine by loading, running, unloading, and reporting any mechanical issues; monitor/log water temperatures to ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store, and handle all tableware and kitchenware with care; maintain a clean, organized dish room and ensure adequate levels of clean items for the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as needed, and assist in the dining room by bussing tables, filling water carafes, preparing tables before meals, and delivering room-service orders.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and kitchen tools, including sharp utensils and small appliances to support daily food preparation.
• Listen and respond politely to food comments or complaints and report any concerns to leadership right away.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks, including trash removal.

Job description

Robinwood Retirement Community is hiring a Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to support a warm dining experience for residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and help keep tables clean while assisting in safe dishwashing.

This full‑time role requires Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 am–8:00 pm, with no prior culinary experience needed and the ability to obtain required food handler permits within two weeks.