Kitchen Steward

Presque Isle Downs, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Kitchen Steward responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting in non-cooking tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of food service experience. Key responsibilities include cleaning equipment, washing dishes, and ensuring safety in the kitchen environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $15.00 and requires the ability to handle physical demands and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete any required classes or certifications.
• One year of food service work experience is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Racing License.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchen work areas and food service equipment.
• Removing trash and cleaning dishes and fryers.
• Reporting maintenance required for kitchen areas.
• Ensuring safety and security of Team Members.

Skills

Understanding kitchen equipment

Basic knowledge of chemical usage

Oral and written communication skills

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for the non-cooking activities such as dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and overall kitchen cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cleaning kitchen work areas and food service equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, washing work tables and walls, and overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Responsible for removing trash, cleaning trash cans, washing dishes by hand or in the dishwasher, and cleaning fryers and vents.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen areas and ensure food service equipment is in proper working order.
• Responsible for stocking and cleanliness of Team Member breakroom.
• Assist with stocking of non-alcoholic beverage stations.
• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding all kitchen equipment and appliances for maintenance and cleaning purposes.
• Must have basic knowledge of chemical usage and be able to meet any required OSHA regulations and health department standards.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high pressure situations in an interruptive environment.
• Black Non-slip shoes required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of food service work experience is preferred
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Able to obtain a valid Racing License.

COMPENSATION DATA

This position pays a competitve hourly rate off $15.00.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The Team Member may be subject to circulate throughout the area assigned, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.