Kitchen Helper (Part Time)

Monarch Communities • Watchung, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Kitchen Helper supports the culinary team with dishwashing, sanitation, cleaning, routine meal preparation, and service-support tasks. The role helps keep the kitchen and dining service areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready to provide service to residents and guests. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Culinary Services Director, Executive Chef, or another designated Culinary Services leader. The stated pay range is $17–$18 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and using fine and gross motor skills.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Use proper body mechanics; duties may include intermittent lifting and supporting of residents.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service, kitchen, or hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures.
• Safely operate dishwashing equipment and wash, clean, and store kitchen and foodservice items, including pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, cups, and silverware.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, monitor chemical dispensers, use required safety equipment, and remove kitchen trash and refuse as needed.
• Support meal preparation with tasks such as washing and preparing produce, placing prepared items into pans or service containers, assembling salads, plating desserts, portioning or arranging items, and assisting with tray setup.
• Assist servers with side work and routine setup to prepare dining areas and service stations for meals.
• Assist with room-service tray delivery and deliver and retrieve meal carts to and from satellite kitchens or designated service areas.
• Remove soiled dishes from dining areas during meal service and return them to the dishwashing station.
• Participate in required in-service training and follow applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed