KITCHEN STEWARD-DISHWASHER

Boyd Gaming; Florence (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support our bustling culinary environment in Florence, IN. You will wash dishes, inspect and store clean items, and help keep the kitchen area clean and ready for service.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods, with training provided on dishwashing equipment and safety procedures. We value reliability, teamwork, and a readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn dishwashing procedures and safety rules.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots, and utensils; ensure items are properly rack(ed) for washing.
• Inspect and store clean items from the dishwashing area.
• Keep kitchen area clean and organized; assist with banquets or events as needed.
• Assist in stocking dishware to food preparation stations and transport items as required.

Skills

Stamina & endurance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.

From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.

Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.

We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for washing dishes, pots, etc., and ensuring the cleanliness of the culinary area.

The Kitchen Steward:

• Works as a member of a dishwashing crew ensuring soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• Inspects, removes, and properly stores all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Washes steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in store room and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
  

• Ability to work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, noise and vibration; the kitchen steward is subject to hazards such as wet floors; proper precautions are taken.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Ability to stand for majority of shift.
• Must be able to inspect all work performed.
• Must be able to reach, bend, squat, and carry loads of up to 50 pounds, as well as push/pull loads of up to 100 pounds so as to be able to restock all items as needed.
• Must be able to sort all silverware as needed.
• Must be able to operate machines and equipment used, but not limited to, are all dishwashing equipment after proper training.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

The skills necessary for this position are typically acquired through two months of on–the-job training or through related experience.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.