Kitchen Steward

Accor Apartments & Realty; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Port Douglas, Australia, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward to maintain pristine kitchen hygiene and support the kitchen brigade in day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for cleaning crockery, utensils and workspaces, while following strict hygiene standards.

You will also assist with basic food preparation tasks and collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and public

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations or cleaning preferred.
• Positive, can-do attitude and team player.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean crockery, cutlery, glassware and kitchen equipment to high hygiene standards.
• Remove rubbish, sweep and mop floors in kitchen areas.
• Disinfect and maintain correct chemical usage and safety procedures.
• Assist kitchen team with basic prep such as peeling, chopping, garnishes, and batters.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Purpose

As a Kitchen Steward, your role is pivotal in maintaining the sparkle of our kitchen. Your main responsibilities involve upholding cleanliness, including dishware, utensils, and workspaces, all while strictly adhering to hygiene standards. You are an integral part of the kitchen brigade, collaborating seamlessly to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our valued guests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain impeccable hygiene while cleaning crockery, cutlery, glassware, and other kitchen equipment, using both commercial dishwashers and manual cleaning methods
• Carry out rubbish removal, sweeping and mopping of kitchen floors
• Disinfect and clean, ensuring the proper sequence of chemical usage
• Provide valuable support to our kitchen team, including various tasks such as basic food preparation, grating, peeling, chopping, and preparing batters, garnishes, and seasonings.

Skills & Experience

• Having practical experience in kitchen operations or cleaning is a plus
• Have an enthusiastic "can-do" attitude and a positive and motivated demeanour
• You thrive working within a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required