Kitchen Steward Job Description
Kitchen steward
provides proper support in Banquet areas to involve pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy equipment for food movement.
Kitchen Steward Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assists management by enforcing performance standards, policies and procedures as they relate to Stewarding operations, monitors uncompromising levels of sanitation in all food production areas
Wear correct personal protective equipment
Use PPE safety shoes and hand gloves
To perform all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work (see attached Master Task List) to the standard set
Washes pots, pans and traps
Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed
Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, ) clean at all times
Dedicated to supporting a safe work environment
Must be well organized and works well independently part of a team
Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers
Kitchen Steward Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Kitchen Steward
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: WHMIS, TIPS
Education for Kitchen Steward
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the kitchen steward job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in General Education, Culinary, Hospitality, Business/Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Associates
Skills for Kitchen Steward
Desired skills for kitchen steward include:
Basic Food Hygiene
Proper chemical handling
Proper cleaning techniques
Requirements and use of equipment/machinery
Proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used
Sanitation
Dishwashing
Basic kitchen equipment
Health and Safety regulations
Excel
Desired experience for kitchen steward includes:
Ability to read and communicate verbally in English
Team Members will be required to obtain and maintain an Indiana Gaming Commission Level 3 Gaming License
The skills necessary for this position are typically acquired through two months of on–the-job training or through related experience
Sweeps, and mops kitchen and/or serving areas
Prepares three-compartment cleaning system according to sanitization protocols
Removes waste from customer dishes and trays
Kitchen Steward Examples
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Kitchen Steward Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of kitchen steward. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Maintain knowledge of sanitation, dishwashing, maintenance, and safety standards
- Works with Culinary and Beverage employees to support the departments through plate ups, movement of equipment, cleanliness and hygiene of work area, dishwashing, pot washing other Food and Beverage equipment
- Work with Culinary and Beverage employees to support the departments through plate ups, movement of equipment, cleanliness and hygiene of work area, dishwashing, pot washing other Food and Beverage equipment
- Work in a clean, sanitary, safe and organized manner, abiding by all health and safety regulations
- Conducts deep cleaning according to protocols
- Cleans and stores pots, pans, and other equipment used by the cooks
- Separates customer dishes and utensils according to standard operating procedures
- Accounts for and brings back to dish room any utensils, dishes, decorations, equipment, used during events
- Responsible for storing chemicals and cleaning products
- Communicates with other kitchen assistants to ensure that all work is accomplished by team
Qualifications for kitchen steward
- Must already be legally permitted to work in Canada
- Monitor the dish machine at all times
- Must be able to work evening and late night shifts, must be available to work weekends and holidays as business dictates
- Assists others with set up of serving line and/or events as requested
- May assist cooks in preparing and/or serving food
- May stock items in coolers, provide ice and/or set-up containers needed for buffets, salad bars, or special events
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Kitchen Steward Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of kitchen steward. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Restocks dish station and storage according to needs
- May clean dining room tables
- May locate and bring special equipment to kitchen as requested
- Promote the use of safe and environmentally friendly work habits in the performance of all work duties
- Prepare food in line as requested by the kitchen team including cutting fruit, vegetables preparing meat
- Checks for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and removes the hazard
- Understands and uses safety procedures when using all equipment
- Knows correct temperature for washing, rinsing, and pre-soaking of all pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses
- Performs side duties as requested including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, organizing and cleaning of storerooms and wet and dry storage areas, and cleaning of equipment
- Ensures compliance to standards set by management for proper care and cleaning of all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, equipment, floor drains, vent-a-hoods, removal of trash areas and maintenance of kitchen and back hallways
Qualifications for kitchen steward
- Able to use ladders, clean ground level areas
- Must be eligible to work in Kenya
- Some culinary experience preferred
- Must be comfortable with frequent lifting
- Must be able to inspect all work performed
- Previous kitchen and/or dish washing experience preferred
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Kitchen Steward Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of kitchen steward. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Operate the dishwashing
- Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, storing them in the proper location
- Cleans walls and ceiling tiles, mops and sweeps kitchen and service areas and removes trash daily
- Performs inventory of supplies
- Security conscious with respect to customers, colleagues, hotel property and welfare
- Attend meetings, briefings and training sessions/courses that may be beneficial to both personal and departmental needs
- Carry out duties as assigned, also refer to cleaning schedules and perform the necessary duties
- Washes utensils, such as pots, pans, and trays by hand using cleaning detergents
- Transports food supplies, such as meats, vegetables, fruits, and canned foods from storeroom or freezer, using trolley/basket to kitchen
- May assist with food preparation, such as blending soups, washing and peeling vegetables and shellfish
Qualifications for kitchen steward
- Use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy
- Previous dish washing experience is highly preferred
- Previous kitchen experience is preferred
- Six (6) months of experience in the same or similar position preferred
- Must be knowledgeable about kitchen and equipment cleaning and sanitizing standards and practices
- May assist with other duties as assigned including but not limited to assistance with food dish-up, completing set-up sheets, assisting with set-up and break-down for various events
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Kitchen Steward Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of kitchen steward. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Washing of all dishes cleared from the dining areas
- Washing of all heavy pots, pans, and cooking utensils
- Dusting, sweeping, and mopping various kitchen areas
- Disposing of kitchen garbage
- Supervise and assist steward’s helpers and night cleaners
- Lead, teach, coach and inspire a team of up to 40 staff including stewarding attendants, pot washers, night cleaners, garbage and recycling attendants
- Assist the stewarding management team in the leadership of the stewarding department including participation in training, scheduling and coaching
- Communicate performance concerns with stewarding colleagues, to the Chief Steward or Sous Chef in the absence of the Chief Steward
- Ensure any accident within the stewarding department, no matter how small, is documented in an incident report and reported within deadlines
- Understand the use of proper chemicals on property (MSDS)
Qualifications for kitchen steward
- ServSafe Certification required at the time employment begins
- Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Previous kitchen experience highly preferred
- High school education or equivalent, or currently completing required studies
- Requires working knowledge of equipment and associated chemicals
- Must have the knowledge of basic customer service, and understand English
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Kitchen Steward Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of kitchen steward. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance cleaning
- Ensure compliance to standards set by management for proper care and cleaning of all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, equipment, floor drains, vent-a-hoods, removal of trash areas and maintenance of kitchen and back hallways
- Clean walls and ceiling tiles, mop and sweep kitchen and service areas and remove trash daily
- Perform inventory of supplies
- 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
- Trains new stewards as required
- Cleans ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as needed
- Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin the recycle bin
- Clean the Kitchen premises and ensure that they are kept in an excellent state of tidiness and cleanliness at all times
Qualifications for kitchen steward
- High School Diploma and minimum of two years recent (in the last five years) experience as a Steward’s Helper or Night cleaner or Dishwasher or 6 months recent experience (in the last five years) as a supervisor in a stewarding department of a hotel of a similar size and standard
- Previous kitchen experience preferred but not essential
- Full time flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays
- Must be eligible to live and work in Kenya
- Previous cooking experience highly preferred
- Prior experience working with cleaning equipment and large kitchen equipment preferred