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Stewards - DUKE University
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What they do
A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$31,568 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Stewards
- DUKE University
PROOF OF THE PUDDING
- 3.7 Durham, NC Job Details Part-time $14
- $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Maintaining an organized workspace Serving clients Food service health code compliance Floor cleaning Food service workstation cleanliness ServSafe Kitchen knives Food service cleaning Professional ethics In-person customer service Moving Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Simple food item preparation Compliance with security regulations High school diploma or GED Stacking Warehouse cleanliness Operating kitchen equipment Stock organizing Safety equipment Safety standard operating procedures Event customer service Food Handler Certification Entry level Kitchen organization Full Job Description Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized. Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks. Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift. Properly washes, stacks, and stores China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers. Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by EcoLab. Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries. Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes at the end of each shift. Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves. Assist with maintaining and organizing China and warehouse. Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties. Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Education and/orExperience:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred Ability to follow directions. Must be a phenomenal team player. 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward is preferred, experience in customer service role is preferred. ServSafe Certified preferred.Specialized Qualifications:
Planning and multi-tasking Self-motivated with a high energy level Flexibility to work events, weekends, nights, and holidays. Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Work Environment The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus and stadium grounds on different terrains. Uniform Requirements Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines. Non-slip shoes are needed.Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods of moving through kitchen, coolers, and storage spaces. Traveling throughout the event space in different terrains. Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to lifting up-to 30 pounds at times. Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives. Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.COMPANY CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Business Acumen- Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality. Dedication
- Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.
Demonstrate a win-win attitude:
"see it, own it, solve it." Ethics and Integrity- Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company's culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Safety & Security
- Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times. Teamwork
- Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely. Communication
- Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. Initiative
- Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems. Adaptability & Planning
- Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly. Service Orientation
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Position Salary & Benefits:
Competitive pay starting at $16- 18/hour Free meal while working.