Kitchen Porter / Dishwasher – Senior Living (Full Time)

Kitchen Porter / Dishwasher – Alto Tavares
Tavares, FL | Full-Time | Day & PM Shifts | Done by 7pm
No late nights. Full benefits. A kitchen job worth keeping.
Alto Tavares is hiring a Full-Time Kitchen Porter / Dishwasher to join our culinary team in one of Central Florida’s most charming lakeside communities. With shifts that end by 7pm and a full benefits package, this is a kitchen role that actually takes care of you.
Shift Schedule:
Early Shift | 7:00am–3:00pmAfternoon Shift | 3:00pm–7:00pmCombined to meet full-time hours
What You’ll Do:

Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils throughout every shift
Properly maintain all dishwashing equipment
Set tables, bus tables, and support dining room setup and breakdown
Assist the culinary team with meal service and kitchen tasks as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Be a dependable, team-first presence in a well-run kitchen

What We’re Looking For:

Must be at least 18 years of age
6+ months of food service or kitchen experience — preferred
Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
Must pass a background screening

Why Alto Tavares?Alto Tavares is a warm, welcoming senior living community in Tavares — the seaplane capital of the world and one of Central Florida’s most beautiful lakeside towns. You’ll work in a supportive kitchen environment where your effort is noticed and appreciated — and where nobody’s asking you to close at midnight.
Medical, Vision & Dental CoverageSupplemental Insurance (short-term, long-term disability & life)401(k) with Immediate VestingPaid Birthday Off 🎉Done by 7pm — every shift!
Alto Tavares | 1761 Nightingale Ln, Tavares, FL 32778Full-Time | Done by 7pm | No Late Nights | Great BenefitsApply today and find a kitchen job worth staying in!
The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Assistant is to set tables, bus tables, wash dishes, assist the Cook as needed, and complete cleaning duties.
Areas of Responsibility

Thoroughly wash all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Properly maintain all dishwashing equipment.
Work as part of the Dining Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
Help contribute to high quality Dining Services operations by paying attention to food presentation and taste, and courteous responses to residents and associates during meal service.
See full job description for additional duties.

Required Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have an awareness of safety practices.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of six (6) months food service (or related field) preferred.