Kitchen Aide - 60's Plus Dining

Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

INTERLAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP in Watertown, SD, is seeking a part-time Kitchen Aide to help with meal prep, serving, and maintaining a clean kitchen. You will support the preparation and setup for service, contribute to a warm and respectful dining experience, and ensure dishes and areas meet sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes reliability, stamina for standing, and teamwork in a busy kitchen, with responsibilities that span from pre-service to post-service cleaning and turnover.

Qualifications

• Basic sanitation awareness and willingness to learn procedures.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods in a busy kitchen.
• Dependable, on-time and ready to work 20–24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support meal prep and set-up for service.
• Serve meals in a friendly, respectful way.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas.
• Follow food-safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Dependable

On-time

Teamwork

Sanitation awareness

Willingness to learn

Stamina

Job description

Your Mission

As a part-time Kitchen Aide in Watertown, SD, you’ll help keep mealtimes running smoothly and safely—so seniors can count on warm, reliable service. This role exists to support consistent food quality, kitchen cleanliness, and a steady flow from prep to service.

• Support meal prep and set-up for service
• Serve meals in a friendly, respectful way
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas
• Follow food-safety and cleanliness standards

• Dependable, on-time, and ready to work 20–24 hours per week
• Comfort working on your feet in a busy kitchen setting
• Basic sanitation awareness and willingness to learn procedures
• Team-first attitude and respectful communication

If you’re ready to bring energy and care to every plate.

Perks That Matter

• Paid Time Off to recharge and handle life’s needs
• Paid Holidays so your calendar has built-in breathing room
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and resources when you need them

A Shift in Motion

You arrive, gear up, and jump into a kitchen that’s already humming. The pace builds as meal times approach—there’s a clear plan, quick check-ins, and plenty of teamwork to keep everything moving. Between service moments, you reset your station, stay organized, and keep the flow clean and controlled. By the end of your shift, the kitchen is back to ready-to-go, and you head out knowing you helped deliver a reliable, welcoming experience.