Kitchen Steward

Rathna Educational Institutions; NTR; On-site; INR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Rathna Educational Institutions in Vijayawada seeks a Kitchen Steward to maintain kitchen cleanliness, wash dishes, and sanitize areas. You will support basic cooking tasks, ensure supplies are organized, and assist with waste disposal while coordinating with the kitchen team for smooth operations.

The role requires hygiene and safety discipline, good communication, and flexibility to work extended shifts, including weekends as needed by the institution's schedule.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess basic Food Preparation and Cooking skills to support kitchen operations safely and efficiently.
• Dishwashing skills and understanding of kitchen cleaning procedures, including sanitization and waste management.
• Strong Communication skills to coordinate with chefs, service staff, and other team members.
• Commitment to Customer Satisfaction, supporting quality service through clean and well-organized kitchen workspaces.
• Ability to follow hygiene, safety, and food handling guidelines, with attention to detail and reliability.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by institutional and kitchen schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and sanitizing work areas.
• Support food preparation and basic cooking tasks as directed by kitchen supervisors or chefs.
• Ensure ingredients, utensils, and tools are properly organized and available.
• Assist with waste disposal and inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and timely service.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards in all activities.

Skills

Dishwashing skills

Food preparation

Cooking support

Communication skills

Hygiene & safety

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Flexibility in shifts

Team coordination

Job description

Company Description

Rathna Educational Institutions is committed to developing future professionals for the Hotel and Tourism, Fire Safety, Hospitality, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management sectors. The institution focuses on academic rigor, practical training, and alignment with current industry standards. Students gain hands‑on skills, applied knowledge, and professional confidence to work effectively in hospitality and tourism environments. Rathna Educational Institutions emphasizes global relevance and career readiness, offering a learning environment that supports growth and long‑term success in service‑oriented fields.

Role Description

The Kitchen Steward role is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Vijayawada. The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and sanitizing work areas. This role supports food preparation and basic cooking tasks as directed by kitchen supervisors or chefs, ensuring that ingredients, utensils, and tools are properly organized and available. The Kitchen Steward assists with waste disposal, inventory of cleaning supplies, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The position requires close coordination with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and timely service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess basic Food Preparation and Cooking skills to support kitchen operations safely and efficiently.
• Candidates should possess Dishwashing skills and understanding of kitchen cleaning procedures, including sanitization and waste management.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to coordinate with chefs, service staff, and other team members.
• Candidates should possess a commitment to Customer Satisfaction, supporting quality service through clean and well‑organized kitchen workspaces.
• Ability to follow hygiene, safety, and food handling guidelines, with attention to detail and reliability.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by institutional and kitchen schedules.