Kitchen Steward, Flex Full Time

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Flex Full Time Kitchen Steward to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The role covers varied shifts from early morning to evening, with rotating weekends and holidays required.

The position emphasizes sanitation, safe chemical handling, and assisting with light food preparation and service to residents. Training and safety guidelines are integral to daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in production, service, dining, and storage areas.
• Follows Health Department guidelines to keep the department inspection-ready.
• Adheres to SDS information when handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment.
• Collects and removes trash following procedures and recycling guidelines.
• Cleans and maintains floors and walls in food service areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes and service ware.
• Assists in light food preparation as directed by manager or chef on duty.
• Assists in serving food and beverages to residents in the dining room.
• Delivers meals to residents' apartments when requested.
• Monitors and records temperatures per guidelines.
• Maintains HACCP compliance in daily tasks.
• Completes table settings with water, butter, and crackers before meals.

Skills

Sanitation

Food prep

Safety procedures

Dishwashing

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Flex Full Time Kitchen Steward to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department! This position works varied shifts to assist with coverage between 6:30am-9pm. Rotating weekends and holidays are required in this role.

Purpose

Maintains standards of housekeeping and sanitation in production, service, dining, and storage areas. Maintains department in an inspection-ready condition in accordance with Health Department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures.
• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures. Adheres to recycling guidelines.
• Cleans and maintains floors and walls in designated food service areas following established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes and related service ware following established procedures.
• Consistently adheres to SDS information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace.
• Assist in light food preparation as directed by manager or chef on duty
• Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents in the dining room
• Deliver meals to residents' apartments when requested
• Cleans large equipment as assigned, following established procedures.
• Monitors and records temperatures according to operation guidelines.
• Maintains inspection-readiness at all times and follows HACCP procedures while completing job duties.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Complete table settings with water, butter, and crackers prior to each meal

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran