Relief Kitchen Helper — Salad Bar & Dishroom Support

Robinwood Retirement Community; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay on demand access to earnings

Benefit stipend per pay period

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Relief Kitchen Helper to support dining services for residents. You will prepare and stock a fresh salad bar, assist servers, and help maintain clean tables and a safe kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes friendly resident service, proper sanitation, and efficient dishwashing with attention to equipment safety. Training will cover food safety, hygiene, and daily preparation routines in a retirement community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work Friday & Saturday from 6:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday & Monday from 11:30am-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.

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.

Skills

Dishwashing

Customer service

English reading/writing

Safety awareness

Job description

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Relief Kitchen Helper to support dining services for residents. You will prepare and stock a fresh salad bar, assist servers, and help maintain clean tables and a safe kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes friendly resident service, proper sanitation, and efficient dishwashing with attention to equipment safety. Training will cover food safety, hygiene, and daily preparation routines in a retirement community setting.