Senior Living Kitchen Aide & Dining Support

Hawthorn Retirement Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Senior Living in Asheville, NC seeks a dishwasher/universal worker to support dining services. You will prepare, wash and store dishes, help serve meals, and clear tables while following procedures.

This role is cross-trained to support other positions as directed by the Community Executive Chef. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, adhering to health requirements, assisting with bussing, setting tables, and helping the kitchen team ensure smooth, safe operations in a busy

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state or provincial regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Hawthorn Senior Living procedures.
• Clean dishwashing area following Hawthorn Senior Living sanitation procedures.
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of room trays if needed.
• Setting of tables in the dining room.
• Assist Chefs/Cooks in cleaning food serving areas and equipment, sweeping and mopping of floors and complete assigned cleaning duties.
• Complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Work as part of the food services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Always treat residents, potential residents, their families, staff, and guests with dignity and respect.

Skills

English communication

Cleaning & sanitation

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Hawthorn Senior Living in Asheville, NC seeks a dishwasher/universal worker to support dining services. You will prepare, wash and store dishes, help serve meals, and clear tables while following procedures.

This role is cross-trained to support other positions as directed by the Community Executive Chef. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, adhering to health requirements, assisting with bussing, setting tables, and helping the kitchen team ensure smooth, safe operations in a busy