Kitchen Helper

Monarch Communities•Paramus, NJ

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 kitchen and dining service areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready to provide service to residents and guests. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with full-time and part-time schedules listed. It reports to the Culinary Services Director, Executive Chef, or another designated Culinary Services leader.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and intermittent lifting and supporting of residents; proper body mechanics are required.

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.
Operate dishwashing equipment safely and properly; wash, clean, and store pots, pans, cooking utensils, plates, glasses, cups, silverware, and other foodservice equipment.
Maintain adequate cleaning supplies, monitor chemical dispensers, use required safety equipment, and remove kitchen trash and refuse as needed.
Support meal-service preparation through simple kitchen tasks, including washing and preparing fruits and vegetables, placing prepared items in 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 so dining areas and service stations are prepared for each meal service.
Assist with room-service tray delivery and the delivery and retrieval of meal carts to and from satellite kitchens or designated service areas.
During meal service, remove soiled dishes from dining areas and return them to the dishwashing station.
Participate in required in-service training and follow Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Full-time employees: medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
Full-time employees: life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Full-time employees: FSA for commuter/parking expenses.
Full-time employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full-time employees: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Full-time employees: paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Full-time employees: tuition reimbursement.
Part-time employees: paid time off (PTO).
Part-time employees: flexible schedule.
Part-time employees: on-the-job training.
Part-time employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Part-time employees: free parking.
Employee referral bonus.
Resident referral bonus.