Sustainability Steward (Waste Separation)

Manly Wharf; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Competitive hourly rates

Wage access app

Job summary

Challenger Services Group is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support busy hotels in Sydney, ensuring a clean, safe and organized kitchen. You will operate dishwashers and assist chefs with general duties in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP, and teamwork, with full-time or part-time shifts available, competitive hourly rates, and staff meals. Training and modern digital systems are in place to streamline operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or stewarding.
• Capable of handling chemicals safely.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of busy commercial kitchens.
• Operate commercial dishwashers and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Clean and store kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils.
• Prepare equipment for functions and events.
• Assist chefs with general kitchen duties as required.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, workplace safety and company procedures at all times.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Reliable

Education

Food Handler Basics Certificate

Tools

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment safety

Job description

Keep Australia's Leading Luxury Hotels Running Behind the Scenes

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Take pride in keeping things organised, clean and running smoothly? If you’re reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the daily operation of busy commercial kitchens.
• Operating commercial dishwashers and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Cleaning and storing kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils.
• Preparing equipment for functions and events.
• Assisting chefs with general kitchen duties as required.
• Following food safety, HACCP, workplace safety and company procedures at all times.

About you

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Has previous experience in a commercial kitchen or stewarding role.
• Understands safe manual handling, food safety and chemical handling practices.
• Is reliable, punctual and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Holds a Food Handler Basics Certificate (preferred but not essential).

Why join Challenger?

• Work at a prestigious 5-star hotel in Sydney CBD.
• Job security with a trusted national employer.
• Competitive hourly rates, penalty rates and a complimentary staff meal each week.
• Early access to your pay through our wage access app.
• Retail discounts with leading brands including Woolworths, Amazon and many more.
• Career progression with opportunities to grow across hospitality, cleaning, security and facility services.
• Industry-leading training in food safety and HACCP environments.
• A supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.
• Modern technology that makes your job easier with digital systems and less paperwork.

About Challenger

Challenger Services Group delivers cleaning, security, hospitality and integrated facility services to major organisations nationally. With operations across Australia, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service while creating safe, inclusive and rewarding workplaces where our people can build long-term careers.

We proudly support diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Applicants must possess full and unrestricted Australian working rights. Valid working rights in Australia are required for all positions.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employment must be on a full‑time or part‑time basis depending on the role; shift patterns include flexible day or overnight shifts for Kitchen Stewards.

Applicants should provide valid Australian working rights and meet all eligibility and compliance requirements. Applicants are required to undergo background checks, including a National Police Background Check.