Part-Time Founding Kitchen Attendant — Wellness Spa

Yora Nordic Spa | Brownstone; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness perks

Discounts at spa locations

Learning and development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 and seeking a part-time Kitchen Attendant to join the founding team in Connecticut. You will help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and support the culinary team from pre-opening through service.

This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with on-site work and pre-opening participation.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience or formal culinary education is required.
• Ability to follow checklists and established procedures accurately.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, organization and food safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.

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

Follow instructions

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Dependability

Food safety (cert or willingness to)

Job description

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 and seeking a part-time Kitchen Attendant to join the founding team in Connecticut. You will help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and support the culinary team from pre-opening through service.

This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with on-site work and pre-opening participation.