Kitchen Steward

Renaissance Toledo Downtown; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Steward to join our food & beverage team in downtown Toledo, Ohio. You will help maintain a clean, organized kitchen, assist in food preparation, and support cooking activities to ensure quality dishes.

Responsibilities include sanitizing surfaces, prepping workstations, maintaining equipment, checking ingredient quality, and managing storage and orders. A strong team player with good organization will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Adherence to sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is sanitized and well-organized.
• Assist in preparing workstations for cooking.
• Support in maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Check the quality of ingredients.
• Help in preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Contribute to cooking food using culinary techniques.
• Assist in arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork & communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Kitchen Steward

Are you a **highly skilled** and **motivated** individual with a passion for cooking and maintaining a clean kitchen environment?

We are looking for a Kitchen Steward to join our team in the food & beverage industry. As a crucial member of our kitchen staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen, as well as assisting in food preparation and cooking. If you are enthusiastic about creating delicious dishes and maintaining a tidy workspace, we want to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the kitchen is sanitized and well-organized.
• Assist in preparing workstations for cooking.
• Support in maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Check the quality of ingredients.
• Help in preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Contribute to cooking food using culinary techniques.
• Assist in arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Adherence to sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Location: Toledo, OH 444 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604, USA

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is a 4-star Marriott property located in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The hotel features 241 air-conditioned rooms, including 7 suites, and sits within walking distance of major attractions. Imagination Station and Valentine Theater are each just 0.2 miles from the property, making the hotel an ideal base for exploring the city's cultural venues.
Guest rooms are appointed with refrigerators, smart televisions, and complimentary wireless internet. Each room includes a bed dressed with down comforters and premium bedding, along with a private bathroom stocked with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Cable programming is available for in-room entertainment. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5.
Dining options include Brim House, one of two on-site restaurants serving American cuisine, as well as a bar and lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee.
The property provides a fitness center, garden views, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, business center, gift shop, and dry cleaning and laundry services. The hotel features over 15,000 square feet of conference and event space, including a ballroom and banquet hall, along with accessible meeting rooms and business facilities.
The hotel's downtown location places it within a 5-minute drive of Toledo Zoo and 7 minutes from Lake Erie. Toledo Express Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car, while Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 45 minutes distant. The property has received an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 across guest reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs and cats. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible routes throughout, including elevator access, accessible parking, and an accessible fitness center.