Kitchen Steward: Clean Kitchen, Smooth Ops, Great Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in New York is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, washing dishes, and stocking supplies. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a positive attitude with coworkers and customers, with potential for minimal late shifts and holidays off.

Duties include cleaning, unloading deliveries, and communicating with management; background check and food safety certification within 30 days are

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics (food safety) preferred.
• Must pass a background check.
• Food safety handler certification or obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Commercial dishwasher operation

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety handler certification (or obtain within 30 days)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in New York is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, washing dishes, and stocking supplies. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a positive attitude with coworkers and customers, with potential for minimal late shifts and holidays off.

Duties include cleaning, unloading deliveries, and communicating with management; background check and food safety certification within 30 days are