Kitchen Attendant - Part Time

Yora Nordic Spa; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness privileges and given

Bistro and retail discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 and seeks a Kitchen Attendant to join the founding team. This entry-level, part-time role supports the kitchen with cleaning, prep, and basic food-related tasks, enabling the culinary team to deliver Masterful Nourishment.

No prior kitchen experience is required, and training will be provided to ensure safety and efficiency. As a founding member of the Kitchen team, you will learn procedures, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with cooks.

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen experience or formal culinary education required.
• Willingness to obtain food-safety certification within required timeframe.
• Ability to follow instructions, checklists and established procedures accurately.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, organization and food safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Dependability to complete assigned responsibilities within required timelines.
• Willingness to safely use commercial dishwashing, sanitation and kitchen equipment after training.

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 preparation.
• Follow 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.
• Complete assigned opening, production and closing responsibilities.
• 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.
• Participate fully in required training and coaching.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Food safety awareness

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 prepare the clean, organized and well-stocked environment that will support Yora Nordic Spa’s first guests in November 2026. This part‑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 culinary position where reliability, attention to detail, teamwork and a willingness to learn are more important 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 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.
• Complete assigned opening, production and closing responsibilities.
• 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.
• Participate fully in required training and coaching.

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 a willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• The ability to safely use commercial dishwashing, sanitation and basic kitchen equipment following training.

Schedule

This is a part‑time, on‑site position with shifts scheduled based on business and operational needs. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Additional availability may be requested during the pre‑opening and opening periods.

Perks

Part‑time employees may be eligible for workplace perks and legally required leave benefits, including:

• 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.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

Specific eligibility requirements and program terms will be shared during the recruitment process and will be governed by applicable policies.

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.

Work Here. Soak Here. Help Us Bring Yora Nordic Spa to Life.

If you take pride in creating clean, organized spaces, enjoy supporting a team and want to learn more about kitchen operations, we would like to hear from you.