Responsibilities for kitchen steward
- Setup and organize work station with proper equipment
- Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA Standards
- Check the working condition of equipment to make sure it works properly.
- Fill the dish machine with proper water level and ensure the temperature level is set to standard
- Organize the breakdown area for dirty ware
- Remove excess food/debris from soiled ware before placing them in the machine
- Position dirty ware in the designated racks for cleaning
- Ensures a clean and workable kitchen area by scraping food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and washing them by hand and/or the dishwashing machine.
- Remove washed ware and allow them to dry -put them in designated area
- Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas; re-clean any item not meeting standards
- Handle all dishes carefully to prevent breakage and losses
- Change dish machine water/fill and refill as to ensure all dishes are properly cleaned
- Knows correct temperature for high volume machine ware-washing, including, rinsing, and pre-soaking of all pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses
- Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately
- Transport garbage can from kitchen and work areas to dumpster, empty and clean according to standard
- Report damages, maintenance, problems or safety hazards to supervisor
- Organize and restock wash areas for next shift
- 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
- 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
- Performs side duties as requested including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, organizing and cleaning of kitchen areas, storerooms and wet and dry storage areas, and cleaning of equipment
- Prepare food in line as requested by the kitchen team including cutting fruit, vegetables preparing meat
- 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
- Constant standing and walking
- Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10-15 lbs, occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 30 lbs, rarely lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 100 lbs (with assistance)
- Able to use ladders, clean ground level areas
- Some culinary experience preferred
- Valid California Food Handlers Card
Additional Information
This is a part-time post. Attendance will be required in line with the business requirements, including at weekends, holidays and in the early mornings as well as evenings, based on rotating scheduling.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
As the Bay Area’s preeminent caterer for over 40 years, we’ve brought hospitality, innovation, and insight to thousands of events large and small. Whether executing civic galas, weddings or corporate events, we keep our guests at the forefront when it comes to crafting menus, dialing in the details and providing exceptional service.
We believe in the importance of hiring good people, holding them to high standards, letting them follow their passions, and getting out of the way.
In addition to our exciting catering & event, we currently run seven high volume Cafés in San Francisco, and are looking to add a few more in the near future.
Come join our amazing team of highly motivated, talented and experienced hospitality leaders.
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