Kitchen Assistant

Discovery Village Tallahassee; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

401(K) with employer match

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Discovery Village Tallahassee is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to support a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen that delivers high-quality dining experiences for residents. You will help maintain sanitation, assist the culinary team, and contribute to a welcoming dining environment.

Position offers a full-time schedule (11A-7P) with competitive wages and benefits. Prior kitchen exposure is preferred, and the role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to properly wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Set up and maintain dishwashing and pot-washing areas.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen environment by sweeping, mopping, and cleaning floors and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize dish machines and production equipment as needed or directed.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure consistent sanitation standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, appearance, and food safety.
• Record required sanitation and temperature logs to support service standards and regulatory compliance.
• Attend required in-services and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Food safety

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Job description

About Discovery ManagementGroup

Discovery Management Group leadsone of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior livingorganizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across theUnited States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization,and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families withmore than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largestsenior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place toWork® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purposeguides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. Wecontinually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities thatsupport our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member hasthe tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village Tallahassee.

As Dishwasher , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by supporting a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment that helps deliver high-quality dining experiences every single day.

Your Role:

As the Dishwasher , you support culinary operations by ensuring dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized. Your work helps maintain food safety standards and supports the culinary team in delivering excellent service to residents.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time
• Schedule: 11A-7P
• Location: Discovery Village Tallahassee
• Rate of Pay:15.00$

What You’ll Do:

• Operate dishwashing equipment to properly wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Set up and maintain dishwashing and pot-washing areas.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen environment by sweeping, mopping, and cleaning floors and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize dish machines and production equipment as needed or directed.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure consistent sanitation standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, appearance, and food safety.
• Practice all safety, sanitation, and loss prevention procedures.
• Record required sanitation and temperature logs to support service standards and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and non-food supplies as needed.
• Attend required in-services and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to hot water, steam, chemicals, and sharp equipment.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us

DiscoverySenior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in thisindustry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture forour team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and evenencouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our businessand our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members.

Findout what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what westand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, corevalues, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are ourvirtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovationand success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and levelof responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis.

RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening

DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access.

Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role andjurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a conditionof employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employmentin Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.