Kitchen Steward

Job purpose Responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen dish areas and other Food and Beverage kitchen prep areas. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china, equipment, flatware and glassware. Duties and responsibilities Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations. Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes. Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris. Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items. Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins. Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors. Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas. Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule. Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms. Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas. Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage. Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris. Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list. Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places. Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner. Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items. Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene. Attends departmental staff meetings. Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Food and Beverage staff. Physical requirements The job requires standing for long periods and walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, balancing, stretching, reaching and twisting. Push pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Continuous, repetitive motions. Must have hand usage to prepare foods. Vision must be correctable to read. Hearing must be sufficient to understand conversation in a noisy environment. Qualifications and Experience Must be at least 17 years of age. Must have a High School diploma or GED Previous hospitality industry and dishwashing experience preferred. Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions and skilled in following food safety practices. Must be Food Safety certified. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. Working conditions Works inside of a warm, humid, and noisy kitchen. Evening, weekend and holiday work required.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person