Healthcare Kitchen Porter — Clean, Efficient Support

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Riverside Senior Living, part of Riverside Healthcare, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas and to support smooth, efficient operations for our residents. You will operate the dishwashing area, assist with basic food preparation, and help keep the facility sanitary and organized.

The role emphasizes health and safety, proper waste disposal, and teamwork with kitchen and dining staff.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety in kitchen operations.
• Experience in kitchen or cleaning roles preferred but not required.
• Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes and utensils.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment to maintain hygiene.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as needed.
• Receive, store, and rotate deliveries using FIFO principles.
• Dispose of waste and recycling and maintain an organized workspace.
• Follow health and safety regulations and use cleaning chemicals properly.
• Support kitchen and dining room staff to ensure readiness for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cleanliness and safety

Education

Food Handlers Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Riverside Senior Living, part of Riverside Healthcare, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas and to support smooth, efficient operations for our residents. You will operate the dishwashing area, assist with basic food preparation, and help keep the facility sanitary and organized.

The role emphasizes health and safety, proper waste disposal, and teamwork with kitchen and dining staff.