Kitchen Steward

Events Management

Responsibilities for kitchen steward

Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA Standards

Check Setup and organize work station with proper equipment

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

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the operation when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

Vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations.

Job Type: Hourly, part-time

Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Work Location: San Francisco