DTNA-Kitchen Steward

About the role

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. The role also includes assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas, cleaning equipment, utensils, and the physical work area, as well as assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy‑duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and vacuum carpeted areas throughout the food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, restaurant, and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to their proper storage locations, using care to minimize breakage.
• Apply proper safe‑handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire‑extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning, and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set‑up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – exerting up to 100 lb of force occasionally, 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.