Kitchen Steward

McCalls Catering & Events; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in catering seeks a dedicated Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and organization in a bustling kitchen environment. This part-time role involves essential responsibilities such as setting up workstations, ensuring compliance with health standards, and supporting culinary staff in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have some culinary experience and a valid Food Handlers Card, demonstrating a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance the quality of service and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 30 lbs.
• Valid California Food Handlers Card required.
• Some culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup and organize work station with proper equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Transport garbage and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Cleaning Chemicals Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Equipment Maintenance

Education

California Food Handlers Card

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Responsibilities for kitchen steward

Setup and organize work station with proper equipment

Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA Standards

Check the working condition of equipment to make sure it works properly.

Fill the dish machine with proper water level and ensure the temperature level is set to standard

Organize the breakdown area for dirty ware

Remove excess food/debris from soiled ware before placing them in the machine

Position dirty ware in the designated racks for cleaning

Ensures a clean and workable kitchen area by scraping food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and washing them by hand and/or the dishwashing machine.

Remove washed ware and allow them to dry -put them in designated area

Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas; re-clean any item not meeting standards

Handle all dishes carefully to prevent breakage and losses

Change dish machine water/fill and refill as to ensure all dishes are properly cleaned

Knows correct temperature for high volume machine ware-washing, including, rinsing, and pre-soaking of all pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses

Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately

Transport garbage can from kitchen and work areas to dumpster, empty and clean according to standard

Report damages, maintenance, problems or safety hazards to supervisor

Organize and restock wash areas for next shift

Restocks dish station and storage according to needs

May clean dining room tables

May locate and bring special equipment to kitchen as requested

Promote the use of safe and environmentally friendly work habits in the performance of all work duties

Checks for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and removes the hazard

Understands and uses safety procedures when using all equipment

Performs side duties as requested including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, organizing and cleaning of kitchen areas, storerooms and wet and dry storage areas, and cleaning of equipment

Prepare food in line as requested by the kitchen team including cutting fruit, vegetables preparing meat

Ensures compliance to standards set by management for proper care and cleaning of all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, equipment, floor drains, vent-a-hoods, removal of trash areas and maintenance of kitchen and back hallways

Qualifications for kitchen steward

Constant standing and walking

Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10-15 lbs, occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 30 lbs, rarely lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 100 lbs (with assistance)

Able to use ladders, clean ground level areas

Some culinary experience preferred

Valid California Food Handlers Card

Additional Information

This is a part-time post. Attendance will be required in line with the business requirements, including at weekends, holidays and in the early mornings as well as evenings, based on rotating scheduling.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.

They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.