Assistant Executive Kitchen Steward

Talking Stick Resort; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Talking Stick Resort is seeking a Kitchen Steward Supervisor to oversee ware washing and kitchen cleanliness in a high-volume environment. The role includes supervising Kitchen Stewards, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with the kitchen leadership.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in a related role, and 1 year of supervisory experience. A valid Food Handler's Card is required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years related food service experience and 1+ year supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid Maricopa County Food Handler's Card.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Working knowledge of stewarding operations or related janitorial experience.
• Must be a team player with a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day operation of ware washing and cleaning of food preparation areas.
• Makes required inspections of all kitchen areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Able to perform ware washing and maintain a clean, organized dish drop zone; puts away washed items.
• Maintains proper chemical levels and stocks back-up chemicals when necessary.
• Supervises temporary cleaning crews when needed and ensures health and safety standards are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas and assists with scheduling and payroll issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Cleaning standards

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic PC skills

Job description

Summary

Oversees and performs the duties of the Kitchen Stewards.

This job is a Safety Sensitive Position that will be subject to Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the Kitchen Stewards in the Kitchen. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Leadership Job Expectations: Fostering ECM Development through Pathways to Success Program

The Gaming Enterprises are committed to the employment and advancement of Enrolled Community Members (ECMs) of the SRP-MIC. The Gaming Enterprises' Pathways to Success Program is a comprehensive program designed to provide ECMs with quality casino work experience, educational opportunities and to prepare them to become the Gaming Enterprises' future leaders. Pathways to Success is designed to foster the participant's preparedness for success on the job.

A Supervisor level leader is expected to actively support ECMs in their professional and academic goals through:

• Personalized Support: Regularly engage with individual ECMs to understand their career interests and educational goals. Offer guidance tailored to their aspirations.
• Opportunity Identification: Proactively inform ECMs about internal and external training, workshops, and educational programs aligned with their development needs.
• Facilitation of Growth: Encourage participation in stretch assignments, cross-training, and job shadowing to build new skills and broaden experience.
• Feedback and Recognition: Provide constructive feedback and recognize efforts toward self-improvement and career advancement.
• Resource Connection: Connect ECMs to relevant mentors, subject matter experts, and specific Pathways to Success programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs the day-to-day operation of ware washing and cleaning of food preparation areas.
• Makes required inspections of all kitchen areas.
• Able to do all ware washing and maintains a clean and organized dish drop zone.
• Washes all pots, pans and related items and maintains a clean organized pot sink area.
• Able to puts away all washed and dried items in their respective locations.
• Maintains proper chemical levels and stocks back-up chemicals when necessary.
• Uses kitchen equipment, as instructed, to ensure safety and proper care of equipment.
• Removes trash as necessary to outdoor dumpsters and maintain cleanliness of all trash receptacles to include all grease bins.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and removes to designated area.
• Sweeps and mops the floors.
• Deep cleans kitchen and respective areas as instructed.
• Cleans and organizes all shelves, walk-ins, storeroom and back dock area.
• Assists the Executive Kitchen Steward in maintaining schedules, attendance records, Kronos and payroll issues.
• Supervises temporary cleaning crews when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 2 years related work experience and 1 year in a large multi-unit/high volume food establishment; 1 year supervisory experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid Maricopa County Food Handler's Card.

Computer Skills

Basic PC skills required.

Other Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of the stewarding operation or related janitorial experience. Must enjoy direct line supervision and be flexible and patient with employees. Must be a team player, have a positive attitude and present a well-groomed appearance.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; secondary smoke; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; secondary smoke; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Source: Hospitality Online