KITCHEN STEWARD

As a Kitchen Steward, you will use both manual and machine dishwashing methods to ensure the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils. Kitchen Stewards must also maintain a clean and safe workspace in the immediate and culinary areas. They ensure that all garbage is removed and placed in an appropriate location for disposal; clean, sweep, mop, wipe down all equipment including fryers and hoods.  And clean and sanitize restrooms in restaurant areas

Job Description

• Cleaning dishes, plates, bowls, silverware, pots, glasses, and pans, etc. using both manual and machines dishwashing
• Ensure proper chemical dilution and water temperature
• Removal of trash, waste and debris to designated areas
• Regularly wipe down and clean, walls and floors, as well as washing work areas, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment
• Putting together, maintaining, and dismantling the dish machine
• Dishes and utensils should be scraped, rinsed, and loaded into the dishwasher
• All cookware, utensils, and dishes should be washed and sanitized
• The dishwasher should be cleaned, sanitized, and kept in good working order; immediately reporting any deficiencies
• Ensure ample tools, supplies and equipment, including chemicals are on hand
• Ensure the floor around the dishwasher is always clean, free from excess water and objects
• All dishware, glassware and utensils should be unloaded and carefully organized and returned to respective locations
• Read and effectively interpret BEO/REO needed supplies
• Ensure all tasks are completed and areas is properly prepared for the next shift.  If any work is to be left, you must communicate with next shift.
• Sweep, mop and maintain all kitchen/culinary areas regularly
• Actively participate in weekly general cleaning duties
• As needed, perform additional cleaning duties

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience in restaurants
• Food handler certification card preferred
• Prior experience in a high volume restaurant/hotel preferred
• Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work flexible schedule
• Bending, climbing, reaching, stooping, and moving fast without discomfort
• Must be able to work on nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

We are committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our organization. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.