Kitchen Steward

Responsibilities

• Ensures soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• Inspects, removes, and properly stores all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Washes steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Cleans pots, pans, and traps; maintains neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas.
• Washes, rinses, and sanitizes all dishware and utensils.
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in store room and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
• Maintains organization and ensures proper rack stacking, silver presoaking and operation of dish machine.
• Ensures proper set-up, breakdown and maintenance of all special events.
• Performs special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Trains new stewards as required.
• Cleans ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as specified by chef.
• Responsible for swept and mopped floors. Keeps floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately.
• Provides information and explains My Choice benefits, property amenities and marketing programs to our guests.
• Operates dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Uses proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine.
• Restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Removes all garbage.
• Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift.
• Able to make quick decisions when dealing with departmental and employee needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations or similar.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation is preferred.