Kitchen Support

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Kitchen Support

Supervisor: Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved: September 2025

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Company procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meets state health related requirements (as applicable for position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass Company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following company procedures
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room
• Assist Cooks in cleaning the food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping, and mopping of floors, and complete assigned cleaning duties daily
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dump site
• Work as part of the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, mopped, and cleaned
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor 
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code.  Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Follow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
• Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the supervisor
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

 Salary-History Statement: 

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant’s past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.