Kitchen Assistant

Paycom; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Living is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team and deliver a safe, friendly dining experience for residents and visitors. You will perform dishwashing, maintain clean work areas, assist cooks during meal service, and help with setting tables and bussing.

The role emphasizes safety, food-handling standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position requires attention to detail, ability to follow hygiene protocols, and a willingness to learn and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Meet health-related requirements and maintain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes.
• Clean and sanitize dishwashing area.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Assist with setting tables.
• Assist with bussing tables.
• Deliver and retrieve kitchen supplies from resident areas.
• Dispose of trash.
• Assist cooks with cleaning food serving areas and equipment.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

At Vitality Living, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. Our vision is to create vibrant communities where residents thrive, families engage, and team members are proud to work. We engage experienced, vibrant leaders with a proven track record for success who can make our mission come to life. Keeping focus on our core values, we strive each day to ensure that our residents remain connected and purposeful.GENERAL PURPOSE:To be part of an energetic team, devoted to delivering a unique and enjoyable culinary experience for our residents and visitors.RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare, wash, and store dishes.Clean and sanitize dishwashing area.Complete Dishwasher Temperature Log at required times.Use cleaners and other hazardous materials according to department procedure.Assist with serving meals.Assist with setting tables.Assist with bussing tables.Deliver and retrieve kitchen supplies from resident apartments.Dispose of trash.Assist Cooks in cleaning food serving areas and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors and completing assigned cleaning duties.NOTE: No one under the age of 18 can operate or clean specific equipment, including but not limited to: robot coupe, meat slicer, blender, knives, mixers, steamers, grill, and fryer.Promptly report and/or address any unsafe conditions or equipment problems.Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.Adhere to Company safety protocols at all times.Attend and participate in onboarding and annual training, in-services and team member meetings as requested.Understand and implement all emergency plans including fire, earthquake, and other disasters.Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Services, Sous Chef, or Cook(s).SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 17 years of age.Demonstrate ability to community effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Meet state or provincial health related requirements.Maintain food handlers permit as required by state or provincial regulations.Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demands include: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Grasping, Manual Dexterity, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Vision Acuity, Color Vision, Talking, Hearing, Tasting, and Smelling. The weight determined to be appropriate for a Kitchen Assistant to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 50 lbs.