Evening Kitchen & Dining Assistant — Salad Bar

Resort Lifestyle Communities; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

On-demand pay access

Benefit stipend for health/dental/eye

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community in South Windsor, CT is seeking a PM Kitchen Helper to assist with preparing, stocking, and maintaining a fresh salad bar for residents, and to support dining room service.

No prior culinary experience is required; you must be 18+, and able to work Tuesday–Saturday 11:30am–8:00pm. Benefits for full-time employees include health/dental/vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 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.

Skills

Basic English literacy

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Tools

Dish machine operation

Food handling equipment

Job description

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community in South Windsor, CT is seeking a PM Kitchen Helper to assist with preparing, stocking, and maintaining a fresh salad bar for residents, and to support dining room service.

No prior culinary experience is required; you must be 18+, and able to work Tuesday–Saturday 11:30am–8:00pm. Benefits for full-time employees include health/dental/vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan.