Kitchen Assistant

Evolve Treatment Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A premier detox center in Orlando is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness and assist with food storage and preparation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and experience with food preparation equipment. This full-time position includes benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The role requires lifting, cleaning, and operating kitchen equipment throughout a structured schedule. Interested applicants should contact the Talent Acquisition Manager for further details.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Experience with various food preparation equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with storage and cleanliness of kitchen.
• Use approved cleaning agents in food preparation areas.
• Maintain care and safety of all kitchen equipment.
• Distribute clean utensils and serve patients courteously.
• Lift and transport heavy trash bags.

Skills

Food preparation equipment experience

Cleaning and sanitation skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

About Sunrise Detox

Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. We provide a comfortable medical detox process and a dignified recovery experience. Clients stay in modern, elegantly furnished rooms with nutrition as a key part of detox. We offer individual and group counseling, plus 12‑step meetings to show clients they are not alone after treatment.

Position Title: Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

The Kitchen Assistant assists the cooks with the orderly storage and cleanliness of all areas and items within the kitchen, dining room and other food storage, meal service, and disposal areas. Responsibilities include using approved cleaning agents, removing trash, and maintaining hygiene.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists cooks with storage and cleanliness of kitchen, dining room and food storage areas.
• Uses approved cleaning agents appropriately in all food preparation, storage and disposal zones.
• Maintains care and safety of all kitchen equipment.
• Distributes clean utensils, plates, bowls, and cups to patients courteously.
• Operates a vegetable peeler to peel potatoes and assists with prep work.
• Lifts heavy trash bags (up to 50 lb) and transports garbage to outside bins.
• Washes and sanitizes garbage cans daily.
• Operates dish machine equipment, correctly changing and installing soap and sanitizing when necessary.
• Stores clean dishes, cups, mugs, bowls, and silverware in proper areas before each meal period and throughout the day.
• Mops spills and cleans broken dishes in kitchen or dining room.
• Removes dish‑room mats once per shift and cleans the floor; washes mats daily outside using a hose.
• Loads dish racks to full capacity but not over‑loading to ensure proper wash and sanitize.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Experience with various food preparation equipment.

Schedule

• Full time
• Sunday – Tuesday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Compensation

• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location.

Benefits for full‑time employees

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options.
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Education reimbursement.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Note: This job does NOT sponsor visas and we cannot consider out‑of‑country applicants.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Ray Davis at [e-mail] (Talent Acquisition Manager).