Casual Receiver/Steward

Cambrian College; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is seeking a Steward to manage inventory, maintain storage and back-of-house areas, and assist in kitchen operations as required. The role requires promoting cleanliness, proper sanitization, and adherence to safety policies in a fast-paced casino setting.

The incumbent will handle deliveries, verify invoices, maintain supplies, and support banquet services. Bilingual French/English capability and food handling certification are preferred, with WHMIS training required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French/English) language skills.
• A minimum of four months experience in shipping, receiving and general inventory maintenance.
• Previous food preparation and customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• A Food Handler’s certificate and WHMIS training is required; may be acquired on the job.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and organize inventory and maintain storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and areas per procedures.
• Operate dishwashing areas and ensure sanitization of dishes and utensils.
• Assist with general food preparation as required.
• Support back-of-house cleanliness and safety standards.
• Accept deliveries and verify against invoices; sort and inventory products.
• Maintain cleanliness of receiving and storage areas and proper waste disposal.
• Assist with banquet setup and teardown as directed by supervisor.
• Adapt to varied shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Inventory experience

Food preparation

Customer service

MS Office (Word, Excel)

WHMIS training

Job description

Reporting to the Production Chef – Executive Sous Chef, Food and Beverage, the Steward is responsible for receiving, sorting and organizing inventory; and for the maintenance of storage and kitchen areas. This position also assists in the general maintenance of equipment and organization of the kitchen, and assists in the kitchen as required.

• Clean ovens, steamers, sinks, large kitchen equipment, service equipment, dishes, utensils, etc. and sanitize according to procedures.
• Test commercial dishwasher during every shift to ensure it is sanitizing. Immediately discontinue washing and contact supervisor if machine is not sanitizing.
• Primary work is in the dishwashing areas.
• Wash, clean and sanitize china, cutlery and glassware in the commercial dishwasher.
• Assist with general preparation of food items as required.
• Maintain basic cleanliness and sanitation of back of house areas in general.
• Ensure that supplies of paper towels and soap are maintained at all kitchen hand-washing areas at all times.
• Carry out banquet service, set-up, scrapping and teardown as directed by kitchen supervisor.
• Accept all Food and Beverage deliveries at the loading door.
• Match received goods against all invoices.
• Sort and inventory all product.
• Keep all receiving areas clean and safe.
• Clean and organize all storage areas including fridges, freezer and dry storage areas.
• Change and dispose of garbage containers throughout the food service area as needed.
• Ensure that recyclables are separated and removed from kitchen areas at regular intervals.
• Remove compost, and clean/sanitize bins prior to bringing back into the casino.
• Encourage a climate that supports diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Will be required to operate a pallet jack.
• This position requires constant standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and handling.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts based on the requirements of a 24 hour per day, seven day per week operation.
• The key accountabilities for this position include adapting to new changing conditions in a positive manner, communicating and working respectfully with co-workers, consistently delivering excellence in customer service, demonstrating appropriate job knowledge, following direction from leadership on assigned tasks, following established Safe Work policies and practices, following Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ policies and procedures, meeting the established attendance expectations, meeting the productivity performance expectations and taking accountability for actions.
• Satisfactory work performance in the preceding twelve (12) months. Attendance rate will be a consideration in the pre-screening process.

• Bilingual (French/English) language skills.
• A minimum of four months experience in shipping, receiving and general inventory maintenance.
• Previous food preparation and customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• A Food Handler’s certificate and WHMIS training is required; however, may be acquired on the job.

All Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries employees may apply, however priority will be given to qualified employees currently in the bargaining unit. Testing may form part of the screening/selection process. Employment Equity will be a factor in the recruitment process. Circumstances may arise where the bulletin may need to be withdrawn or the number of positions may need to be increased depending on the Collective Agreement.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.