Kitchen Steward: Cleanliness & Prep Support

Omni Hotels; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels is seeking a dedicated kitchen steward to maintain high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. You will sort and wash ware, polish silver, and support cooks with clean equipment to ensure smooth operations.

Role requires strong team collaboration, safety awareness, and the ability to handle a physical, fast-paced environment including weekends and holidays. Training provided to meet hotel standards.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including weekends/holidays.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers certificate or obtain upon hire.
• Physical strength and stamina; able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled ware quickly for dish or pot machine and keep dish area stocked.
• Wash ware promptly, maintain cleanliness of dish machine and areas.
• De-tarnish and polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, pots, pans so cooks can work efficiently.
• Transport and clean utensils to provide equipment for staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas and utensils.
• Sweep and mop floors; wash tables, walls, refrigerators.
• Separate and dispose trash; maintain sanitation of cans.
• Steam-clean or hose garbage cans; rotate stock as needed.
• Scrape and wash dishes by hand or via rack/conveyor.
• Run glasses through dish machine twice; rotate clean stock.
• Report inventory to supervisor for supplies and chemicals.
• Follow safety guidelines for handling cleaning chemicals.
• Report equipment not in working order; assist kitchen staff.
• Assist Stewarding Supervisor with inventories of China, glass & silver.
• Attend department trainings and complete duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety and sanitation

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Omni Hotels is seeking a dedicated kitchen steward to maintain high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. You will sort and wash ware, polish silver, and support cooks with clean equipment to ensure smooth operations.

Role requires strong team collaboration, safety awareness, and the ability to handle a physical, fast-paced environment including weekends and holidays. Training provided to meet hotel standards.