Kitchen Support & Meal Service Aide

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc in California seeks a friendly, dependable kitchen helper to support the Culinary Services team. Responsibilities include dishwashing, meal serving, and assisting with room trays as needed.

You will maintain a clean, safe dishwashing area, help with bussing and table setting, and assist cooks with daily cleaning tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• English communication with residents and staff
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room
• Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
• Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis
• Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations

Skills

English communication

Team player

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Time-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc in California seeks a friendly, dependable kitchen helper to support the Culinary Services team. Responsibilities include dishwashing, meal serving, and assisting with room trays as needed.

You will maintain a clean, safe dishwashing area, help with bussing and table setting, and assist cooks with daily cleaning tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and confidentiality.