Kitchen Steward — Flexible Hours, PTO & 401(k) Benefits

Discovery Senior Living; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off & Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Tallahassee is seeking a Dishwasher to support culinary operations and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. You’ll help deliver high-quality dining experiences to residents with proper sanitation and efficient dish handling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety guidelines, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen with a 11A–7P schedule and full-time status.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Dishwasher

Food safety

Teamwork

Cleaning procedures

Attention to detail

Safety

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Tallahassee is seeking a Dishwasher to support culinary operations and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. You’ll help deliver high-quality dining experiences to residents with proper sanitation and efficient dish handling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety guidelines, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen with a 11A–7P schedule and full-time status.