DTNA-Kitchen Steward

Harmony Hospitality, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Virginia is seeking a Kitchen Steward responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen areas. You'll assist the kitchen staff with cleaning duties, operate dishwashing equipment, and manage proper food storage. This role requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for long periods, ideally suited for someone with a high school diploma or equivalent. Join our dynamic team for a rewarding experience in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling techniques is essential.
• Ability to work flexible and long hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchens and storage areas.
• Heavy cleaning of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of buffets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle cleaning equipment

Knowledge of sanitation standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

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.