Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher (Part-Time) - $500 retention bonus

Hawthorn Senior Living

Job Location

Windham, ME, US, 04062

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Posted On

23 April 2025

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Cooks Restaurant
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 21 May 2025

Job Description

Ashton Gardens, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Portland, is now hiring for a part-time Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher.

The Kitchen Helper is cross-trained to do all tasks in kitchen. This is a training and development role with the hope that you will aspire to become part of our essential culinary personnel in the future. Such potential openings after training and proven performance development and skills include but are not limited to becoming a Cook, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef.

**We are currently offering a $500 retention bonus to be paid out after 90 days of continuous employment!**

Job Duties and Requirements:

· Help serve meals to residents at their tables.

· Clear dishes from resident’s dining tables.

· Wash and store dishes.

· Set dining room tables.

· Light food preparation tasks as needed.

Skills and Abilities:

· You must be 18 years of age or older.

· Ability to communicate, in a clear and concise manner with our residents.

· To be successful in this role you must have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality and have a passion for improving the lives of others.

· You must have general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.

· To fulfill state regulations, it is required that you maintain food handlers’ permit

· Possessing a strong desire to advance in the culinary industry by working hard and meeting time lines is essential to this role.

Our Mission:

Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking someone who understands hospitality, integrity and compassion. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team!

About Our Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and we also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!

How to Apply:

Please come by and complete an application (no phone calls), we would love to meet you!

OR

Submit your resume for consideration.

We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications and reference checks. Ashton Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

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Job Overview


  • Job Category: Cooks Restaurant
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 21 May 2025