What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher position at Claiborne Senior Living?
The Avaline at River Oaks, a Claiborne Senior Living managed community, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher to help create a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for our residents. If you take ownership of your work, act with integrity, and believe that culture matters, we’d love to have you on our team.
In senior living, dining is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and community.
Why You'll Love This Role
Available to All Employees
In senior living, dining is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and community.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Be part of a team that truly supports one another
- Play a key role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming dining experience
- Work in a community where relationships matter—with residents and coworkers alike
- Gain experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Make a meaningful impact every day, even behind the scenes
- Transport dishes, utensils, and equipment to and from the kitchen
- Wash, sanitize, and properly store all kitchen items
- Keep the dish room, kitchen, and dining areas clean and organized
- Assist with kitchen breakdown and daily cleaning tasks
- Support dining room service when needed
- Maintain a safe environment by following sanitation and safety standards
- Interact with residents, families, and guests in a friendly and professional way
- Communicate any concerns about resident well-being to your supervisor
- Work as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous restaurant or dining experience preferred
- Experience working with seniors is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness and safety
- Team player with a positive, reliable attitude
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
Available to All Employees
- Double time pay on major holidays
- Free employee meals
- Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
- Instant access to earned wages between paydays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to 3 weeks PTO in your first year
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance