Kitchen Steward

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Food & Beverage discounts

Lifelong development program

Career milestones celebrations

Discount retail platform

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Canberra, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Part-time Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food and beverage outlets and assist with basic prep when required.

Key duties include dishwashing, food storage, receiving goods, hazard reporting, and supporting the kitchen team while adhering to safety standards. Flexible shifts, weekend availability, and Australia work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen or hospitality operations.
• Ability to follow established safety and hygiene procedures.
• Willingness to assist with basic food prep and dishwashing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing machinery and sanitize crockery and kitchen tools.
• Maintain organized storage areas for foods and supplies.
• Assist with receiving and storing goods.
• Report workplace hazards to the appropriate person.
• Support chefs and kitchen team with basic food preparation.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Use safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver guest service.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Attention to instructions

Physical stamina

Flexible shifts

AU working rights

Job description

Crowne Plaza Canberra is looking for Part-time Kitchen Stewards to join our team. As a kitchen steward, you will be responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of all food and beverage outlets including the maintenance of all equipment and the carrying out of set food preparation duties when required.

A little taste of your day to day

• Operating dishwashing machinery to wash and sanitize crockery and kitchen implements
• Maintaining food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators, ensuring everything is organized and properly stored.
• Assist with receiving and storage of goods
• Facilitate the reporting of workplace hazards to the person (s) who can implement corrective actions.
• Assisting the chef and kitchen team in basic food preparation including cutting, peeling, and washing ingredients.
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Use other safety, emergency equipment, plant materials tools and substances provided in the workplace as directed or as required in safety procedures.
• Working with kitchen team to provide excellent service to our guests.

What we need from you:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively with kitchen team and other team members
• Exceptional attitude and ‘can do’ mindset
• Ability to follow instructions as and take initiative when required
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Must have working rights for Australia

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing, including:

• Hotel Perks like accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be IHG and we know that you will be too #Gofurthertogether.