PM Kitchen Helper

Resort Lifestyle Communities; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a PM Kitchen Helper to assist in preparing, stocking, and maintaining a fresh salad bar for residents. You will support dining room service, help keep tables clean, and sanitize tableware and equipment to ensure a safe dining environment.

Must be 18+, with the ability to work Tue–Sat 11:30am–8:00pm. No prior culinary experience is required, and eligibility for local food handler permits within two weeks is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store and handle all tableware and kitchenware with care.
• Keep the dish room clean and stocked for the dining room.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and kitchen tools.
• Respond politely to food comments or complaints and report concerns.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Team service mindset

Food safety awareness

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Grills

Job description

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.

Together, we work toward four essential goals that guide our success:

• Happy Employees
• Happy Residents
• Full Occupancy
• On-Budget Operations

About the Role

As the PM Kitchen Helper, you play a key part in creating a great dining experience for residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh, appealing salad bar that helps start each lunch and dinner on a positive note. In the dining room, you’ll support residents with friendly service and keep tables clean. You’ll also help keep our community safe by carefully washing and sanitizing tableware, cookware, and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am to 8:00pm.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience is required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits as required by local ordinances within first two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine by loading, running, unloading, and reporting any mechanical issues; and monitor/log water temperatures to ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store, and handle all tableware and kitchenware with care; maintain a clean, organized dish room and ensure adequate levels of clean items for the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as needed, and assist in the dining room by bussing tables, filling water carafes, preparing tables before meals, and delivering room‑service orders.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and kitchen tools, including sharp utensils and small appliances to support daily food preparation.
• Listen and respond politely to food comments or complaints and report any concerns to leadership right away.
• Perform support work and any additional tasks, including trash removal.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Access your pay anytime
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA, FSA, LSA
  • Accident & Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match

Why RLC?

• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day

Ready to Serve with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. and our Team will follow up soon!

EOE/ADA