Kitchen Steward — Clean Kitchens & Smooth Operations

Derby City Gaming Downtown; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Gaming Downtown is looking for a Kitchen Steward in Louisville, KY. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, and assisting with food service. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of food service experience. This position offers a competitive hourly pay of $15.00 and requires flexibility in working hours. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or disability.

Qualifications

• Must clean kitchen work areas and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to meet OSHA regulations and health department standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen work areas and food service equipment.
• Remove trash and wash dishes.
• Report maintenance needs for kitchen areas.

Skills

Understanding of kitchen equipment

Basic knowledge of chemical usage

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle high-pressure situations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food service work experience (1 year preferred)

Ability to obtain a valid Racing License

Job description

Title: Kitchen Steward

Requisition ID#: 3700

Location:

Louisville, KY, US, 40202

Property: Derby City Gaming Downtown

Pay Range: 15.00

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.”

Job Summary

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for the non-cooking activities such as dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and overall kitchen cleanliness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning kitchen work areas and food service equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, washing work tables and walls, and overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Responsible for removing trash, cleaning trash cans, washing dishes by hand or in the dishwasher, and cleaning fryers and vents.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen areas and ensure food service equipment is in proper working order.
• Responsible for stocking and cleanliness of Team Member breakroom.
• Assist with stocking of non-alcoholic beverage stations.
• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Understanding all kitchen equipment and appliances for maintenance and cleaning purposes.
• Must have basic knowledge of chemical usage and be able to meet any required OSHA regulations and health department standards.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high pressure situations in an interruptive environment.
• Black Non-slip shoes required.
  
  

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of food service work experience is preferred
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Able to obtain a valid Racing License.
  
  

Compensation Data

This position pays a competitve hourly rate off $15.00.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The Team Member may be subject to circulate throughout the area assigned, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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