Kitchen Assistant|Prep Cook

ALL Positions Starting at $21 an hour!!!

Quail Park on Cypress is a comfortably appointed Assisted Living with craftsman-style architecture offering residents opportunities for engagement and growth. Join the team today!

Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Job Description

Have a passion for working with older adults?  At Quail Park on Cypress, it is essential that residents live in a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment, and our Kitchen Assistants are essential to that aim. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will wash all pots, pans, and other dishes before they are returned to where they belong. You’ll keep records of all wash water temperatures, and of all notable food waste and broken china. You’ll also be responsible for disposing of all garbage and recycling and keeping the kitchen and dish room clean. As a member of the Signature Dining team, you will also assist in the preparation and delivery of room service trays and assist with food prep as necessary.

Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance (for full time) 
• Dental insurance (for full time) 
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Workplace perks such as meal and coffee
• Variable schedule options 

Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Minimum Requirements:

• Previous dishwashing experience in a restaurant or senior living setting preferred
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and other team members
• Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local or state regulatory agencies
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal background check

Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Essential Functions

• Prepares dishwashing machine for operation on assigned shift
• Wash all pots, pans, utensils, and dishes that are utilized during assigned shift
• Ensures that all china, glassware, silverware, and equipment are returned to designated areas after cleaning
• At the end of the shift, cleans the dishwashing machine according to the specified procedure
• Responsible for disposing of all garbage from kitchen and dish room into proper containers outside, throughout shift as needed
• Mops dish room and kitchen floors throughout shift as needed
• Assists with other duties on Daily, Weekly, or Monthly kitchen cleaning schedules as assigned
• Assists the cooks and dining room personnel in the preparation and delivery of room service trays
• Assists Director of Signature Dining, Lead Cook and Cook with food preparations as directed
• May assist in preparing carts for delivery

Starting Wage: $21 an hour

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