Kitchen Steward

DOM767; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Secret Bay in Portsmouth seeks a Kitchen Steward to maintain meticulous cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. You will wash and sanitize cookware, keep preparation areas spotless, and operate dishwashing equipment safely to support chefs during service and closing.

The role requires physical fitness and the ability to handle industrial-strength cleaning chemicals. This position supports kitchen operations, assists with receiving and storing supplies, and ensures waste is collected and

Qualifications

• Experience in similar capacity is required.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment and tools is preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to work with industrial-strength cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize cookware, utensils, dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean preparation areas, floors, sinks and workstations.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and handle cleaning products safely.
• Organise and return clean kitchenware to storage areas.
• Collect and dispose of kitchen waste according to sanitation procedures.
• Assist with receiving, moving and storing kitchen supplies when required.
• Monitor cleaning materials and report shortages or equipment problems.
• Support chefs and kitchen personnel during preparation, service and closing activities.

Skills

Similar experience

Kitchen equipment handling

Physical fitness

Chemical safety

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Consider a kitchen where every tool returns to its place, waste is handled promptly and preparation areas remain immaculate. Secret Bay seeks a Kitchen Steward whose careful daily work helps make that level of organisation possible.

Responsibility

• Wash and sanitise cookware, utensils, dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean preparation areas, floors, sinks and workstations.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and handle cleaning products safely.
• Organise and return clean kitchenware to designated storage areas.
• Collect and dispose of kitchen waste according to sanitation procedures.
• Assist with receiving, moving and storing kitchen supplies when required.
• Monitor cleaning materials and report shortages or equipment problems.
• Support chefs and kitchen personnel during preparation, service and closing activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a similar capacity
• Experience in operating kitchen equipment and tools
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
• Must be able to work with industrial-strength cleaning chemicals