AM Kitchen Helper

RL Communities • South Portland, ME

5h • Onsite

About The Position

As the AM Kitchen Helper, you will play a key part in creating a great dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include preparing, stocking, and maintaining a fresh, appealing salad bar to start each day positively. In the dining room, you will provide friendly service to residents and ensure tables are clean. Additionally, you will contribute to community safety by carefully washing and sanitizing tableware, cookware, and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule: Sunday-Thursday 6:30am to 3:00pm.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees