Kitchen Steward (Dishwasher)

21c Museum Hotel; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham seeks a Kitchen Steward to support daily kitchen operations by cleaning and organizing dishware, pots, pans, and BOH spaces. The role emphasizes timely attendance, safe chemical handling, and orderly storage of supplies to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

The position requires reliability, ability to stand for long periods, and willingness to perform opening and closing duties as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Keeps all chemicals full during service so machines are cleaning properly.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish stations and BOH space.
• Performs opening and closing duties as outlined by supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Professional appearance

Job description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Reports To: Steward Supervisor, Sous Chef

Profile: The Kitchen Steward position provides the support and backbone necessary to make the kitchen run smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis. While the position's primary focus is cleaning serving ware, glass, flatware, pots and pans, also it is important that the position removes and organizes trash and recycling, and cleans the kitchen floors, shelving and equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Breaks machine down properly in order to thoroughly clean all parts.
• Changes water in machine and cleans all debris baskets once an hour.
• Keeps all chemicals full during service so machines are cleaning properly.
• Informs supervisors if low on soap products (solid power, solid brilliance, silver fusion).
• For the three-compartment sink keeps the wash, rinse and sanitizer tank water fresh, changing at least once an hour.
• Makes sure there are sanitizer test strips present.
• Keeps shelf above the sinks organized and dry.
• Takes out trash and recycling at specified times or when needed during service.
• Makes sure hand sinks are stocked with soap and hand towels throughout the work day.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of both dish stations.
• Maintains an organized soil table so there is a proper landing spot for all dirty items.
• Keeps all soaking basins clean and fresh.
• Stores and organizes BOH space daily.
• Stores and organizes non-F&B orders.
• Removes boxes from receiving area and maintains slop sink in the back of the kitchen.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of glass rack storage area.
• Performs all opening and closing duties as outlined by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be able to show enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

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