Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher - Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living, LLC; Wheaton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Predictable hours

Supportive team

Job summary

Alto Wheaton is hiring a Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher for the Wheaton, IL location. The role runs 11:00am–7:00pm, 2 days per week, at $16.00/hr. This positions offers steady, predictable hours in a senior living dining environment with a supportive team.

Responsibilities include washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean, assisting the Cook, restocking supplies, and maintaining safe, organized stations. Candidates must be 18+, pass a background screen, and value teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background screening required.
• Awareness of safety practices.
• Drug-free workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, flatware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout each shift.
• Support the culinary team with basic prep and kitchen tasks.
• Restock supplies and keep stations ready during the shift.
• Be a dependable, team-first presence in a well-run kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Food service exp

Attention to cleanliness

Safety awareness

Background check ready

Job description

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher - Senior Living

Alto Wheaton, 219 Parkway Dr., Wheaton, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher – Alto Wheaton

Wheaton, IL |Part-Time | 11:00am–7:00pm | ~2 Days/Week
$16.00/hr

No late nights. No restaurant chaos. Just a great team and steady hours.

Tired of closing down a restaurant at midnight? Alto Wheaton is hiring a Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher — and we offer everything the restaurant industry doesn't: predictable hours, a supportive team, and work that actually feels good at the end of the day.

Your Schedule:
2 days/week | 11:00am–7:00pm
Consistent, predictable, and done before bedtime — every time.

What You'll Do:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, flatware, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout every shift
• Support the culinary team with basic prep and kitchen tasks as needed
• Restock supplies and keep stations ready throughout the shift
• Be a dependable, team-first presence in a well-run kitchen

What We're Looking For:

• At least 18 years of age
• 6+ months of food service or kitchen experience — preferred but not required
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
• Must pass a background screening

Why Alto Wheaton?
Our kitchen team is the backbone of a dining experience that residents look forward to every single day. You'll work alongside people who care about what they do — in a senior living environment where your effort is noticed, your schedule is respected, and nobody's asking you to close at 2am.

Alto Wheaton | 219 Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
$16.00/hr | Part-Time | Consistent Hours | No Late Nights

The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Assistant is to set tables, bus tables, wash dishes, assist the Cook as needed, and complete cleaning duties.

Areas of Responsibility

• Thoroughly wash all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
• Properly maintain all dishwashing equipment.
• Work as part of the Dining Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Help contribute to high quality Dining Services operations by paying attention to food presentation and taste, and courteous responses to residents and associates during meal service.
• See full job description for additional duties.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have an awareness of safety practices.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months food service (or related field) preferred.

Allegro Living, LLC serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Allegro Livingprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Alto Wheaton, 219 Parkway Dr., Wheaton, Illinois, United States of America