Kitchen Steward

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a diligent Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, equipment, and dishwashing zones. You will follow hygiene schedules and safety procedures to support fast-paced food service.

The role requires good attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous kitchen cleaning experience is desirable; training may be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen steward, kitchen porter, cleaner, or in a similar role is desirable; training may be provided.
• Understanding of kitchen cleaning practices, food hygiene, and the safe use of cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, food safety procedures, and health and safety requirements accurately.
• Good attention to detail when cleaning, sanitising, and checking kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Ability to organise tasks, manage time effectively, and work at pace in a busy kitchen.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a cooperative, helpful approach when working with kitchen colleagues.
• Awareness of workplace hazards and the ability to report spills, equipment faults, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, push, pull, and lift kitchen supplies or equipment as required.
• Comfortable working in a warm, busy environment and handling cleaning products while following safety procedures.
• Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in line with business requirements.]

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise kitchen areas in line with hygiene standards and schedules.
• Wash, rinse, dry, and store crockery and utensils using manual methods or dishwashing equipment.
• Operate dishwashers, glasswashers, and other kitchen cleaning equipment safely following instructions.
• Inspect cleaned items for residue, damage, or breakage and rewash as needed.
• Keep equipment and supplies organized to support food preparation.
• Remove rubbish and replace bin liners and dispose of waste per procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness in waste storage and prep areas to prevent slips.
• Use cleaning chemicals and PPE correctly per product instructions.
• Follow food safety and cross‑contamination prevention procedures at all times.
• Receive, move, and store deliveries following safe storage and stock rotation procedures.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report low stock or replenishment needs.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance needs, hazards, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and storage spaces in a clean, organized condition.
• Work cooperatively with chefs and kitchen staff to support smooth operation.
• Follow health, fire, manual handling, emergency, and security procedures.
• Perform other relevant kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Reliability

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise kitchen areas, including work surfaces, floors, walls, sinks, drains, and equipment, in accordance with food hygiene standards and cleaning schedules.

• Wash, rinse, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen items using manual methods or dishwashing equipment.

• Operate dishwashers, glasswashers, and other kitchen cleaning equipment safely and efficiently, following operating instructions.

• Inspect cleaned items for food residue, damage, or breakage, and rewash, remove, or report them as appropriate.

• Keep kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies organised and available to support food preparation and service.

• Remove rubbish and recycling from kitchen areas, replace bin liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures and local requirements.

• Maintain cleanliness in waste storage, dishwashing, and food preparation areas, and promptly clean spills to help prevent slips and other hazards.

• Use cleaning chemicals and sanitising products correctly, following product instructions, COSHH requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.

• Follow food safety, hygiene, infection prevention, and cross-contamination prevention procedures at all times.

• Receive, move, and store deliveries or kitchen supplies as required, following safe food storage and stock rotation procedures.

• Monitor cleaning products and kitchen supplies, and report low stock or replenishment requirements to the supervisor or manager.

• Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements, damaged items, pest concerns, safety hazards, and incidents promptly to the appropriate manager.

• Maintain cleaning equipment, dishwashing areas, and storage spaces in a clean, organised, and secure condition.

• Work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff, and other departments to support the smooth and timely operation of the kitchen.

• Follow health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, emergency, and security procedures.

• Perform other relevant kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a kitchen steward, kitchen porter, cleaner, or in a similar role is desirable; training may be provided.

• Understanding of kitchen cleaning practices, food hygiene, and the safe use of cleaning products and equipment.

• Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, food safety procedures, and health and safety requirements accurately.

• Good attention to detail when cleaning, sanitising, and checking kitchen equipment and utensils.

• Ability to organise tasks, manage time effectively, and work at pace in a busy kitchen environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and a cooperative, helpful approach when working with kitchen colleagues.

• Awareness of workplace hazards and the ability to report spills, equipment faults, and unsafe conditions promptly.

• Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, push, pull, and lift kitchen supplies or equipment as required.

• Comfortable working in a warm, busy environment and handling cleaning products while following safety procedures.

• Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in line with business requirements.