Kitchen Steward: Clean Kitchen & Pantry Support

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the Manager of Food Services in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen. This part-time, hourly role emphasizes professionalism, dignity, and teamwork in serving vulnerable neighbors.

Responsibilities include maintaining storage cleanliness, cleaning dining areas and equipment, assisting with meal assembly, and helping with food donations and FIFO practices.

Qualifications

• HS or GED preferred and at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous experience in cleaning and preventative maintenance preferred.
• Bilingual candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage shelves.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize dining hall tables, chairs, and countertops before and after meal service.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other food service equipment using manual, chemical, and/or mechanical methods.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum dining hall floors to maintain cleanliness and prevent slip hazards.
• Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Assist in the assembly and packaging of meals for distribution, ensuring accurate portioning and presentation.
• Unload food and non-food products to go into food pantry, coolers and freezers using safe lifting, pulling and pushing practices.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing food service equipment, including ovens, steamers, ice machines, etc.
• Label each individual food donation that is perishable with date of reception once received from the donor.

Job description

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the Manager of Food Services in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen. This part-time, hourly role emphasizes professionalism, dignity, and teamwork in serving vulnerable neighbors.

Responsibilities include maintaining storage cleanliness, cleaning dining areas and equipment, assisting with meal assembly, and helping with food donations and FIFO practices.