Steward Position

JOB SUMMARY

The Kitchen Steward is responsible to assist the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

• No experience required.

• Must possess a Food Handlers Certification

JOB ESSENTIALS

• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation.

• Assist the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area.

• Clean and sanitize all ovens, steam kettles, mixers and other kitchen equipment as well as all kitchen drains, sinks, floors, and walls.

• Clean, dust, seep, mop, polish, scrub, wash, strip, and buff kitchen and pastry shop production areas and hallways.

• Clean and sanitize all pots, pans, and kitchen utensils using the correct cleaning and rinsing solutions.

• Safely set-up, clean, and utilize the silver burnishing machine to clean, polish, sort, and transport silver following a daily or weekly schedule, and to place damaged or excessively worn pieces in a designated area for repair.

• Safely utilize and store all cleaning compounds, chemicals, and materials including soaking solution utilizing the correct protective clothing.

• Be responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas in the kitchen and service side stations to maximize efficiency.

• Follow proper Hotel safety policies and procedures and use safety equipment as needed to ensure the safety of all team members during each shift. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

• Ensure work area is clean and clear of standing water, debris or any objects that can obstruct the job duties from being performed safely, efficiently and effectively

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Other

• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up

• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with co-workers and guests

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and guests.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Able to work varied shifts, including Weekday Evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the job regularly requires one to Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Carry a banquet serving tray, filled to capacity, overhead/on shoulder. Stand or walk for an entire work shift