KITCHEN PORTER (FT, 7 AM - 3:30 PM)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Porter at Riverside Senior Living is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, supporting a sanitary environment and smooth kitchen operations. The role involves dishwashing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and equipment; cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment; assisting with basic food preparation; and helping receive, store, and rotate food deliveries according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles. The Kitchen Porter also handles kitchen waste, including composting and recycling, and follows health and safety regulations, including safe use of cleaning chemicals and protective gear. The position works closely with kitchen and dining room staff and may help set up and clean up special events, report maintenance needs, and guide new kitchen porters on cleaning and safety procedures.

The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role involves working indoors in normal and extreme hot temperatures, with average to very loud noise, normal to humid conditions, and poor ventilation. Duties require frequent handling of dishes and equipment, repetitive grasping and scrubbing, and standing for extended periods. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required; team lifting is encouraged. Required protective clothing includes rubber gloves, a rubber apron, protective eyewear, and a mask.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, counters, equipment, and trash bins.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and organizing supplies.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries and rotate items using FIFO principles.
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately, including composting and recycling.
• Follow health and safety regulations, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals, use of protective gear, and kitchen safety protocols.
• Collaborate with kitchen and dining room staff to keep areas maintained and ready for service.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for facility events and activities as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Provide guidance to new kitchen porters on cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs (for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits (for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE).
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as worked (for 0.001 to 0.49 FTE).
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Employee well-being programs and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed