Kitchen Steward

Acadia National Park; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia National Park in Maine is seeking a dedicated kitchen support role responsible for receiving and dating stock, rotating storage, and maintaining sanitation of the dish room. You will log deliveries, monitor temperature logs, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as park policies.

The role requires ServSafe or equivalent certification, ability to work varied shifts, physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment within a

Qualifications

• Experience with restaurant food handling and storage.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving and logging in of all food and non-food products for the entire kitchen operation.
• Ensure proper dating and rotation in all appropriate storage areas.
• Notify Executive Chef of 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 goals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas.
• Practice correct food handling and storage procedures according to regulations and company procedures.
• Comply with time and attendance policies.
• Understand ISO management systems, health and safety standards and policies.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Kitchen equipment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Summary of Position

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

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

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year restaurant experience required