DTNA-Kitchen Steward

Harmony Hospitality, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while supporting kitchen staff in sanitation and organization.

The role requires cleaning equipment and work areas, proper food storage rotation, and adherence to safety procedures with chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Must maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Experience with proper handling of kitchen chemicals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility areas.
• Heavy cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy equipment.
• Wash pots, pans and utensils following proper cleanliness procedures; vacuum carpeted areas in food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, restaurant and dock areas.
• Keep management informed of shortages of equipment and supplies.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitized.

Skills

Cleanliness

Sanitation

Equipment handling

Chemical safety

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in a hotel or related field preferred

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Description

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and Vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

Required Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.