Relief Kitchen Helper: Salad Bar & Dish Room Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid Time Off

Benefit stipend

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Relief Kitchen Helper to support daily dining operations for our residents. You will prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and assist in the dining room with friendly service, keeping tables clean and safe, and sanitizing tableware and equipment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and a helpful, resident-focused service approach in a resort-style community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work Friday & Saturday 6:30am–3:00pm and Sunday & Monday 11:30am–8:00pm.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• No previous culinary experience required.
• Able to obtain food handler permits within first two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine by loading, running, unloading, and reporting any mechanical issues; monitor/log water temperatures to ensure proper sanitization.
• Wash, store, and handle all tableware and kitchenware; 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; 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.

Skills

Basic English

Food handler permit

Tools

Dish machine

Ovens

Steamers

Grills

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Relief Kitchen Helper to support daily dining operations for our residents. You will prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh salad bar and assist in the dining room with friendly service, keeping tables clean and safe, and sanitizing tableware and equipment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and a helpful, resident-focused service approach in a resort-style community setting.