Kitchen Porter: Clean Kitchen & Prep Support

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Riverside Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You will handle dishwashing, cleaning, and light food-prep tasks while supporting the kitchen and dining teams to ensure a smooth dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and teamwork, with responsibilities ranging from equipment cleaning to waste management and basic prep assistance. Prior experience in kitchen or cleaning is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen and dining room teams to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment and sanitize dishes and utensils.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, floors and equipment to maintain hygiene.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks and portioning ingredients.
• Receive, store and rotate deliveries using FIFO.
• Dispose of kitchen waste and follow recycling practices.
• Follow health and safety regulations and use protective gear.
• Support kitchen and dining staff to keep areas ready for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Riverside Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You will handle dishwashing, cleaning, and light food-prep tasks while supporting the kitchen and dining teams to ensure a smooth dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and teamwork, with responsibilities ranging from equipment cleaning to waste management and basic prep assistance. Prior experience in kitchen or cleaning is preferred but not required.