Relief Kitchen Helper

Robinwood Retirement Community; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay access anytime

Benefit stipend program

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), a senior living operator, seeks a Relief Kitchen Helper to prepare and stock a fresh salad bar and provide friendly dining-room service for residents. You will sanitize tableware and assist with daily food preparation, supporting a safe, clean, and welcoming dining experience.

The role offers weekend/evening shifts, no prior culinary experience required, and opportunities to obtain required food-handler permits within the first two weeks.]

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits as required by local ordinances within first two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store, and handle all tableware and kitchenware; keep the dish room organized.
• Assist in dining room by bussing tables and delivering room-service orders.
• Safely use ovens, steamers, grills, and small appliances as needed.
• Respond politely to food comments or complaints and report concerns to leadership.

Skills

Basic English literacy

Friendly service

Food safety awareness

Job description

Join Our Mission
At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isnt just a job, its 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 Relief Kitchen Helper, you play a key part in creating a great dining experience for our residents. Youll prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh, appealing salad bar that helps start each meal on a positive note. In the dining room, youll support residents with friendly service and keep tables clean. Youll also help keep our community safe by carefully washing and sanitizing tableware, cookware, and equipment.

What Were Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work Friday & Saturday from 7:00am to 2:30pm and Sunday & Monday 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