Kitchen Steward and Culinary Support

Associa; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Kitchen Steward & Culinary Support to keep the kitchen clean, organized, and efficient while assisting the culinary team during prep and service. The role rotates across stations and emphasizes cross-training and adherence to sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values organization, and supports high-volume kitchen operations through reliable duties and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to maintain high cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to cross-train and rotate through stations as needed.
• Adherence to health department and food safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and reliable, punctual conduct.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized dish room during each shift.
• Remove trash and maintain waste areas; sweep and mop floors.
• Clean storage areas, coolers, walk-ins, and equipment.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks.
• Support culinary team with mise en place, prep, and labeling.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Food safety

Mise en place

Kitchen prep

Cross-training

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial dishwashing equipment

Job description

Kitchen Steward & Culinary Support

Department: Food & Beverage - Culinary

Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Position Summary

The Kitchen Steward & Culinary Support team member plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the kitchen while providing support to the culinary team during food preparation and service. This position is responsible for ensuring all kitchen equipment, cookware, and service ware are properly cleaned and sanitized, while also assisting with prep work and rotating onto kitchen stations as business needs require.

This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in organization and cleanliness, and is interested in developing culinary skills through cross-training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Kitchen Steward Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary dish room throughout each shift.
• Remove trash, recycling, and kitchen waste while maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen floors and work areas.
• Clean and organize storage areas, coolers, walk-ins, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly deep-cleaning assignments.
• Ensure all health department and food safety standards are consistently maintained.

Culinary Support Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation, mise en place, and basic cooking tasks.
• Prepare ingredients including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and labeling.
• Restock line stations and kitchen supplies throughout service.
• Rotate onto prep, pantry, fry, grill, sauté, or other stations as trained and directed.
• Follow standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with banquet, buffet, and special event preparation.
• Support the culinary team during peak service periods to ensure efficient kitchen operations.