Kitchen Steward: Clean Kitchens & Smooth Service

Upper Crust Food Service; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Kitchen Utilities team member to support the culinary staff by keeping the kitchen and dining area clean and sanitary, and by ensuring equipment is in good order. You will also stock supplies and assist with light food prep as directed.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a proactive, professional attitude when interacting with coworkers and customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices.

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.
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes.
• 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

Dishwasher operation

Best practices

Education

High school coursework in kitchen basics

Food safety handler certification or obtain within 30 days

Background check required

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Kitchen Utilities team member to support the culinary staff by keeping the kitchen and dining area clean and sanitary, and by ensuring equipment is in good order. You will also stock supplies and assist with light food prep as directed.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a proactive, professional attitude when interacting with coworkers and customers.