Steward

The First Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a kitchen steward in Jeddah. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, operating dishwashing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and a strong commitment to teamwork and customer service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a kitchen steward.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Understanding of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and fixtures.
• Handles refuse disposal and maintains cleanliness.
• Attends training sessions and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of all washing up and cleaning machinery and that equipment is in proper working order. Reports faults to his supervisor.
• Learns fire and safety precautions, especially those concerning machinery and equipment used in the dishwashing and kitchen areas. Learns how to operate kitchen firefighting equipment.
• Uses cleaning materials and chemicals properly and economically.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene through efficient work practices.
• Attends training sessions and departmental meetings as assigned.
• Performs any other appropriate tasks assigned by superiors.

Dishwashing Duties

• Cleans, washes, and dries all items processed through the dishwashing area using provided machinery, equipment, and products.
• Returns cleaned items to their respective areas.
• Handles all items, machinery, and equipment properly.

Cleaning Kitchen Fixtures and Equipment

• Cleans the kitchen, including floors and halls, as directed.
• Cleans refrigerators, cupboards, hot plates, and other fixtures as directed.
• Cleans stoves, Bain Marie, storage racks, and other equipment after each service.

Refuse Disposal

• Sorts refuse into appropriate bins.
• Takes refuse bins to the refuse area for disposal or collection.
• Cleans refuse bins in the refuse area before returning them to the kitchen.
• Checks refuse for equipment thrown by mistake.
• Loads garbage trucks with refuse if requested.
• Cleans the refuse area as per the established schedule.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• At least 2+ years of experience as a kitchen stewarding is essential.
• Vigilant and aware of individual responsibilities related to HACCP.
• Good knowledge and understanding of kitchen operations.
• Friendly, polite, and courteous demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about maintaining a clean and safe working environment.