Kitchen Steward (Dishwasher)

Ennismore; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the daily operation of the kitchen with a focus on cleaning service ware, trash removal, and floor care. You will help keep equipment and spaces organized to ensure smooth service throughout shifts.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and a professional appearance, with adherence to safety and cleanliness standards as part of the team’s backbone.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; 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.
• Breaks machine down properly to thoroughly clean all parts.
• Changes water in machine and cleans debris baskets hourly.
• Keeps all chemicals full during service so machines are cleaning properly.
• Notifies supervisors if low on soap products.
• Maintains fresh wash water in three‑compartment sink; change hourly.
• Ensures sanitizer test strips are present.
• Keeps shelves above the sinks organized and dry.
• Removes trash and recycling as needed during service.
• Keeps hand sinks stocked with soap and towels.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish stations.
• Keeps soil tables organized for dirty items.
• Stores and organizes BOH space daily.
• Stores and organizes non‑F&B orders.
• Performs opening and closing duties as outlined by supervisors.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Professional appearance

Background check

Job description

21c St Louis, 1528 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

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

Job Requirements:

• 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