Kitchen Attendant - Full Time

Yora Nordic Spa; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee wellness privileges

Discounted experiences at Yora Nordic

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 in Portland, CT, and is forming its founding Kitchen team. The Kitchen Attendant role is full-time and starts around the end of October 2026. You will help ensure a clean, organized kitchen and support the culinary team to deliver Masterful Nourishment.

No prior kitchen experience is required; the role values reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Training and certification will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen experience required
• Willingness to learn basic food preparation and kitchen procedures
• Ability to follow instructions, checklists and established procedures
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, organization and food safety
• Teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen
• Dependability and ability to meet timelines
• Willingness to obtain food-safety certification within required timeframe

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Operate commercial dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain clean and organized dishwashing, preparation, storage and back-of-house areas
• Complete basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, portioning and simple ingredient prep
• Follow established cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures and food-safety requirements
• Restock cookware, utensils, cleaning supplies and other kitchen essentials
• Report equipment, maintenance, food-safety and workplace-safety concerns promptly
• Support teammates during preparation and busy service periods

Job description

Work in Wellness at the New Yora Nordic Spa

Something New Is Taking Shape

Opening in November 2026, Yora Nordic Spa is a place to pause, reconnect and experience wellbeing through nature, hydrotherapy and authentic human connection. It is a space where our team will create thoughtful and welcoming experiences that help guests reconnect with themselves, with others and with the natural world around them.

We are now building our founding team - the people who will bring Yora Nordic Spa to life and shape our culture from the very beginning. Working at Yora means working in wellness and contributing to a workplace and guest experience that are simple, inclusive, natural and social.

The Opportunity

The Kitchen Attendant will be part of Yora's founding Kitchen team, helping create the clean, organized and well-prepared environment that will support Yora Nordic Spa's first guests in November 2026. This full-time role is anticipated to start at the end of October 2026.

Guests may never see the work happening behind the kitchen doors, but they experience its impact in every meal. By keeping cookware, equipment, workspaces and supplies clean and ready, the Kitchen Attendant creates the foundation that allows the culinary team to deliver Masterful Nourishment. This is an entry-level role where reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn matter more than previous kitchen experience.

What You Will Do

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean and organized dishwashing, preparation, storage and back-of-house areas.
• Complete basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, portioning and simple ingredient preparation.
• Follow established cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures and food-safety requirements.
• Keep kitchen equipment, floors, work surfaces, storage areas and waste areas clean and orderly.
• Restock cookware, utensils, cleaning supplies and other kitchen essentials.
• Follow proper food-storage, labeling and rotation procedures when handling products.
• Remove waste and recycling safely according to established procedures.
• Use kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals safely and correctly.
• Complete assigned opening, production, cleaning and closing responsibilities accurately.
• Respond promptly when cooks require clean equipment, cookware or operational support.
• Report equipment, maintenance, food-safety and workplace-safety concerns promptly.
• Support teammates during preparation and busy service periods and participate fully in required training.

What You Bring

• No previous kitchen experience or formal culinary education is required.
• A willingness to learn basic food preparation and kitchen procedures.
• The ability to follow instructions, checklists and established procedures accurately.
• A strong commitment to cleanliness, organization and food safety.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Dependability and the ability to complete assigned responsibilities within required timelines.
• Appropriate food-safety certification or the willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• The ability to safely use commercial dishwashing, sanitation and basic kitchen equipment following training.
• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach to work.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position with shifts scheduled based on business and operational needs. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Additional flexibility may be required during the pre-opening and opening periods.

Benefits and Perks

As a member of Yora's founding team, you will be eligible to participate in a range of employee benefits and perks, which are expected to include:

• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness privileges and discounted experiences at Yora Nordic Spa locations.
• Bistro and retail discounts.
• Learning, growth and development opportunities within a growing wellness brand.

Yora is currently finalizing its employee benefit plans. Specific coverage, eligibility requirements, employee contributions and plan terms will be shared during the recruitment process and will be governed by the applicable plan documents.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This is a physically active position performed in a fast-paced commercial kitchen. The role involves extended periods of standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, twisting and crouching; repetitive hand and arm movements associated with dishwashing, cleaning and food preparation; pushing and pulling carts and equipment; and lifting and carrying routine cookware, dish racks, supplies, food products and waste containers. Employees work around hot water, steam, hot surfaces, commercial dishwashing and kitchen equipment, refrigeration and freezer environments, cleaning and sanitation chemicals, food allergens, noise, waste materials and wet or slippery surfaces. Appropriate food-safety procedures, equipment-safety practices, chemical-handling procedures and protective equipment must be used when required. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodation

Yora Nordic Spa provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact People & Culture at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yora Nordic Spa is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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