Relief Kitchen Helper

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Access your pay anytime

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Relief Kitchen Helper to create a great dining experience for residents. You will prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and support the dining room by providing friendly service and keeping tables clean.

You will wash and sanitize tableware, assist in daily food preparation, and help maintain a safe kitchen environment. 18+ and weekend availability required; food handler permits within two weeks are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No prior culinary experience required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits within two weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and monitor temperatures to ensure sanitization.
• Wash, store and handle all tableware and kitchenware; keep dish room organized.
• Clean food prep areas and assist in dining room by bussing tables and serving water.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills and kitchen tools to support daily prep.
• Listen and respond politely to food comments and report concerns to leadership.
• Perform support tasks including trash removal.

Skills

Food service

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Customer service

Job description

As the Relief Kitchen Helper, you play a key part in creating a great dining experience for our residents. You’ll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh, appealing salad bar that helps start each meal 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 Saturday from 6:30am to 2:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am-7:30pm.
• 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

EOE/ADA

BESbswy

Red Hills Village Retirement Community

5103 Cold Harbor Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32312