Kitchen Steward Full-Time

Oxford Casino · Hotel & Sportsbook; Maine; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Casino Hotel in Oxford, Maine, is seeking a dedicated team member to maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas, dishware, and service ware under Kitchen Supervisors. Responsibilities include operating dishwashers, cleaning floors, and upholding health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, strong communication, and internal customer service to support a clean, compliant kitchen environment at Oxford Casino Hotel.

Qualifications

• Cleans according to standards the items and areas in kitchen settings.
• Follows Health & Safety standards per governmental agencies.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate for safety.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, breaks down, and maintains all dishwashers.
• Cleans and maintains all cooks’ lines and kitchen areas.
• Power washes floors nightly.
• Cleans dishware and service ware before using dish machine.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety protocols.

Skills

Dishwashing

Kitchen cleanliness

Health & Safety

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Oxford Casino Hotel, located in Oxford, Maine, is indeed part of Churchill Downs Incorporated and has seen significant growth since it opened in 2012. The casino boasts a variety of gaming options for our visitors, including 23 table games and over 900 of the latest and most popular slot machines. The property also features 2 restaurants, the Ox Pub, and the Oxford Express, and a 107-room hotel which includes 6 well-appointed suites.
The core values of the casino—safety, cleanliness, compliance, and friendliness— reflect the commitment to creating a positive experience for our team members and guests. With these guiding principles, Oxford Casino Hotel aims to continue learning, growing, and improving. It is our hope that you will become the newest member of our team.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall cleanliness of kitchen areas and dishware, tableware, and service ware under the guidance of the Kitchen Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans according to standards the following items and areas: Broilers, deep fryers, grills, ovens, range hoods, ware washing machines, and floors and walk-ins.
• Carefully rinses all dishware, tableware, and service ware for restaurants before sending them through the dish machine.
• Knows and practices Health and Safety standards as set forth by governmental agencies.
• Washes hands at each possible point of contamination.
• Cleans, deck brushes, and mop all kitchen floors.
• Follows 3-compartment sink procedures.
• Weekly de-liming of each dish machine.
• Uses all chemicals according to use and knows where sheets are located.
• Report any malfunctions of the dishwashing machine, (including temperatures too low or too high) or any other type of equipment used.
• Cleans according to standards the following items and areas: Broilers, deep fryers, grills, ovens, range hoods, ware washing machines, and floors and walk-ins.
• Carefully rinses all dishware, tableware, and service ware for restaurants before sending them through the dish machine.
• Knows and practices Health and Safety standards as set forth by governmental agencies.
• Washes hands at each possible point of contamination.
• Cleans, deck brushes, and mop all kitchen floors.
• Follows 3-compartment sink procedures.
• Weekly de-liming of each dish machine.
• Uses all chemicals according to use and knows where sheets are located.
• Report any malfunctions of the dishwashing machine, (including temperatures too low or too high) or any other type of equipment used.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CONT.

• Sets up, breaks down, and maintains all dishwashers.
• Empties all trashes and cardboard boxes to the dumpsters.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and communication skills for safety.
• Gives good internal customer service to the team members.
• Cleans and maintains all cooks’ lines.
• Any other duties as prescribed by supervisors to maintain kitchen.
• These may include but are not limited to the following: cleaning the ice machines, cleaning hand sinks, fill paper towels and soap dispensers, use and clean floor signs, etc.
• Clean and Change hood screen filters.
• Be familiar with operation of hood and auto cleaning system.
  • Check and refill auto clean system as necessary.
• Clean All Shelving in Coolers and Storage areas.
  • Understand shelving systems and connections - able to take apart and clean thoroughly.
• Pull Out all Equipment and Clean underneath and Behind.
  • Familiar with equipment operation, how to clean safely, understanding of hot surfaces, oil safe handling of equipment in both prep and kitchen production areas.
• Remove Drawers from Reach-in Cooler Units and Clean Inside.
• Power wash and scrub floors nightly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. At other times, the work requires some physical exertion, such as reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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SALARY RANGE

$16.00-$17.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.