Kitchen Steward

ExplorUS; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ExplorUS in Maine is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the Food & Beverage department. The role focuses on receiving, dating, rotating stock, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dish area.

The successful candidate will assist with waste management, compliance with safety standards, and communication with the Executive Chef to resolve delivery discrepancies. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage practices.
• Experience with sanitation standards and commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving and logging of all food and non-food products.
• Ensure proper dating and rotation in all storage areas.
• Notify Executive Chef of discrepancies with deliveries.
• Maintain dish machine temperature logs and proper chemical use.
• Oversee waste, recycling and trash to meet sustainability goals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas and follow food safety procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Communication

Lifting and physical stamina

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Position:

Responsible for receiving, dating and rotating of stock and overseeing proper operations and

Responsible for receiving, dating and rotating of stock and overseeing proper operations and sanitation of dish-room.

Title:

Kitchen Steward

Reports To:

Executive Chef

Department:

Food & Beverage

Responsibilities:

• Accurate receiving and logging in of all food and non-food products for entire kitchen

operation

• Ensure proper dating & rotation in all appropriate storage areas
• Notify Executive Chef of any discrepancies with deliveries pertaining to all food items
• Maintain dish machine temperature logs twice daily
• Ensure proper chemicals on dish machine and pot sink
• Oversee food waste, recycling and trash efforts to meet sustainability efforts
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to Federal, State,

Local regulations and Company procedures

• Comply with time and attendance policies
• Understand Company ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, Health and

Safety standards, policies, goals and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities

within these areas

• Actively participate in maintaining a positive work environment that fosters camaraderie and teamwork
• Other duties per Duties Checklist and as requested

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements and commercial kitchen equipment
• Obtain ServSafe or equivalent certification as required by Company policy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with many personality types in a positive and productive way
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in close proximity to other people
• Be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending,

twisting, lifting and squatting will be required

Education and Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: