Kitchen Steward — Fast-Paced Dish Team Player

PENN Entertainment; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a diligent stewarding team member in Lake Charles, LA. You will support dishwashing operations, ensure clean item handling, and maintain sanitary work areas in a fast-paced kitchen.

Completion of high school or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience are preferred. You will work with a diverse team and contribute to events, while benefits like day-one medical coverage and a 401(k) plan may apply. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive total rewards.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations or similar.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Washes pots, pans and traps; maintains neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitizes all dishware and utensils.
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area clean at all times; performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain organization and ensure proper rack stacking, silver presoaking and operation of dish machine.
• Ensure proper set-up, breakdown and maintenance of all special events.
• Train new stewards as required.
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, and vents according to chef schedule.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Quick decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment is seeking a diligent stewarding team member in Lake Charles, LA. You will support dishwashing operations, ensure clean item handling, and maintain sanitary work areas in a fast-paced kitchen.

Completion of high school or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience are preferred. You will work with a diverse team and contribute to events, while benefits like day-one medical coverage and a 401(k) plan may apply. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive total rewards.