Kitchen Steward

Description

Job Summary

A Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting 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. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Education & Experience

• •High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• •Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• •Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• •Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• •Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Duties & Functions

• •Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• •Operate the dish-washing equipment to ensure that all china, glass and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• •Replace all clean china; glass and silver in its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• •Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness andsanitation, storing them in the proper location.
• •Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant
• •Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.•Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area.
• •Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.