Kitchen Steward

St Vincent de Paul Society; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Steward to help the culinary team keep dishware, cookware, and cleaning areas clean, safe, and organized. You will work with staff, volunteers, and guests to support quality meal service.

You will wash dishes, sanitize, store items, handle chemicals safely, and assist with daily housekeeping tasks. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; must maintain sanitation standards and teamwork.

Competenze

• Sanitation certification required or obtained within 30 days.
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Mansioni

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment using commercial dishwashers or by hand.
• Ensure all items are fully cleaned, sanitized, dried, and stored properly.
• Maintain proper storage of pots, pans, dishes, and kitchen tools, ensuring all items are returned to designated locations.
• Keep dish, pot, and pan areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Correctly maintain chemicals in dish machines and 3-compartment sinks with daily log completion.
• Safely unload pans and equipment for cleaning.
• Sweep, mop, and empty trash daily with end-of-shift completion.
• Clean and maintain dish machines, sinks, carts, and equipment daily.
• Load and unload pallets safely using pallet jack or other handling equipment.
• Monitor cleaning supply inventory and notify management when stock reaches reorder levels.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store Cambros and all food storage containers.
• Maintain outside mop sink and surrounding areas free of debris and clutter.
• Collaborate with kitchen teammates to support smooth operations and assist as directed.
• Model SVdP's Culture of Philanthropy by ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Inventory Control Specialist.

Conoscenze

Sanitation cert

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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Phoenix, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2070

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.25 Hourly

Reports To: Inventory Control Specialist

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Summary

The Kitchen Steward supports the entire culinary team by ensuring that all dishware, cookware, utensils, equipment, and cleaning areas are properly washed, sanitized, organized, and stored. This role directly contributes to the quality of meal service and supports SVdP's mission by maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming workspaces for staff, volunteers, and guests.

Specific Duties

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment using commercial dishwashers or by hand
• Ensure all items are fully cleaned, sanitized, dried, and stored properly
• Maintain proper storage of pots, pans, dishes, and kitchen tools, ensuring all items are returned to designated locations
• Keep dish, pot, and pan areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Correctly maintain chemicals in dish machines and 3-compartment sinks with daily log completion
• Safely unload pans and equipment for cleaning
• Sweep, mop, and empty trash daily with end-of-shift completion
• Clean and maintain dish machines, sinks, carts, and equipment daily
• Load and unload pallets safely using pallet jack or other handling equipment
• Monitor cleaning supply inventory and notify management when stock reaches reorder levels
• Clean, maintain, and properly store Cambros and all food storage containers
• Maintain outside mop sink and surrounding areas free of debris and clutter
• Collaborate with kitchen teammates to support smooth operations and assist as directed
• Model SVdP's Culture of Philanthropy by ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Inventory Control Specialist

Required Skills & Abilities

• Food Handlers Sanitation Certification (required or obtained within 30 days)
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and health regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or Ged Preferred
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs consistently
• Ability to work in hot, humid, or wet environments for extended periods
• Ability to safely use ladders, pallet jacks, and cleaning equipment

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing those in need. SVdP embraces volunteers as essential partners in this mission and fosters a culture of love, dignity, service, and compassion.

SVdP is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected class.