Kitchen Steward: Flexible Hours & Cleanliness Champion

St Vincent de Paul Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Steward to help the culinary team keep dishware, cookware, and cleaning areas clean, safe, and organized. You will work with staff, volunteers, and guests to support quality meal service.

You will wash dishes, sanitize, store items, handle chemicals safely, and assist with daily housekeeping tasks. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; must maintain sanitation standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Sanitation certification required or obtained within 30 days.
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment using commercial dishwashers or by hand.
• Ensure all items are fully cleaned, sanitized, dried, and stored properly.
• Maintain proper storage of pots, pans, dishes, and kitchen tools, ensuring all items are returned to designated locations.
• Keep dish, pot, and pan areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Correctly maintain chemicals in dish machines and 3-compartment sinks with daily log completion.
• Safely unload pans and equipment for cleaning.
• Sweep, mop, and empty trash daily with end-of-shift completion.
• Clean and maintain dish machines, sinks, carts, and equipment daily.
• Load and unload pallets safely using pallet jack or other handling equipment.
• Monitor cleaning supply inventory and notify management when stock reaches reorder levels.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store Cambros and all food storage containers.
• Maintain outside mop sink and surrounding areas free of debris and clutter.
• Collaborate with kitchen teammates to support smooth operations and assist as directed.
• Model SVdP's Culture of Philanthropy by ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Inventory Control Specialist.

Skills

Sanitation cert

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Steward to help the culinary team keep dishware, cookware, and cleaning areas clean, safe, and organized. You will work with staff, volunteers, and guests to support quality meal service.

You will wash dishes, sanitize, store items, handle chemicals safely, and assist with daily housekeeping tasks. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; must maintain sanitation standards and teamwork.