Kitchen Support - PRN

Sunshine Retirement Living; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living is seeking a dedicated kitchen support associate to assist with dishwashing, meal service, and general kitchen cleanliness in a retirement community setting.

You will help prepare, wash, and store dishes, maintain an orderly dishwashing area, and assist cooks with cleaning duties and meal delivery as needed. Adherence to safety and sanitation practices is essential, along with teamwork and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents.
• Satisfactorily pass criminal record clearance, health screening, and TB clearance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Sunshine Retirement Living LLC procedures.
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area.
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed.
• Set and clear tables in dining room.
• Assist Cooks in cleaning food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping floors.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

English communication

Team player

Customer service

Discretion

Self‑starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Sunshine Retirement Living procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Sunshine Retirement Living LLC 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 food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
• Work as part of the food services 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

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Follow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
• Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the supervisor
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• Maintains current food handlerspermit and other certifications asnecessaryto fulfillstateregulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100%

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

X

Grasping and fine manipulation

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% to 40% 40% to 60% 60% to 80% 80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.