Kitchen Steward - Grand Event Center

The Grand Event Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background check

Drug Free Workplace

EOE

Job summary

The Grand Event Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a dependable dishwasher and back-of-house helper to support banquet and daily operations. You will wash and sanitize dishware, assist with kitchen and event setup, maintain cleanliness, and help crew during busy events.

No previous experience required but helpful; ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced team environment is essential. The role offers a structured environment with safety standards, opportunities to learn, and

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, hotel, banquet, catering, or kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.
• Able to work effectively and safely in a fast-paced event and kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and detail.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist in different areas as operational needs require.
• Able to obtain any required food-handler or safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain appropriate levels of clean dishes, cookware, utensils, and banquet service equipment throughout events and daily operations.
• Maintain proper separation of clean and dirty equipment and keep dish areas organized.
• Return clean equipment and serviceware to designated storage areas promptly.
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, work surfaces, sinks, drains, equipment, storage areas, loading areas, and other assigned back-of-house spaces.
• Remove trash, recycling, cardboard, and food waste throughout the shift and maintain clean waste-storage areas.
• Clean spills promptly and use wet-floor signs or other safety measures when needed.
• Assist with scheduled deep-cleaning and preventative cleaning projects.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and notify management when products or supplies need to be replenished.
• Support banquet, catering, culinary, and special-event operations with equipment, dishware, and cleaning needs.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing food, beverage, and operating supplies as directed.
• Assist culinary team members with basic kitchen support and cleaning assignments as needed.
• Help with event setup, breakdown, and back-of-house organization as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with culinary, banquet, and management team members.
• Follow all company food safety, sanitation, handwashing, personal hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Follow established procedures for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and food-contact surfaces.
• Properly use, label, store, and handle cleaning chemicals and maintain appropriate chemical concentrations.
• Complete required cleaning, sanitation, and safety logs or checklists when assigned.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, maintenance issues, or sanitation concerns to management.
• Help maintain kitchen and back-of-house areas in an inspection-ready condition.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to cleanliness

Team player

Follow instructions

Dependable

Education

Food-handling certification

Job description

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain appropriate levels of clean dishes, cookware, utensils, and banquet service equipment throughout events and daily operations.
• Maintain proper separation of clean and dirty equipment and keep dish areas organized.
• Return clean equipment and serviceware to designated storage areas promptly.

Cleaning & Back-of-House Support

• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, work surfaces, sinks, drains, equipment, storage areas, loading areas, and other assigned back-of-house spaces.
• Remove trash, recycling, cardboard, and food waste throughout the shift and maintain clean waste-storage areas.
• Clean spills promptly and use wet-floor signs or other safety measures when needed.
• Assist with scheduled deep-cleaning and preventative cleaning projects.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and notify management when products or supplies need to be replenished.

Banquet & Culinary Support

• Support banquet, catering, culinary, and special‑event operations with equipment, dishware, and cleaning needs.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing food, beverage, and operating supplies as directed.
• Assist culinary team members with basic kitchen support and cleaning assignments as needed.
• Help with event setup, breakdown, and back-of-house organization as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with culinary, banquet, and management team members.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow all company food safety, sanitation, handwashing, personal hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Follow established procedures for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and food‑contact surfaces.
• Properly use, label, store, and handle cleaning chemicals and maintain appropriate chemical concentrations.
• Complete required cleaning, sanitation, and safety logs or checklists when assigned.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, maintenance issues, or sanitation concerns to management.
• Help maintain kitchen and back‑of‑house areas in an inspection‑ready condition.

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, hotel, banquet, catering, or kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.
• Able to work effectively and safely in a fast‑paced event and kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and detail.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist in different areas as operational needs require.
• Able to obtain any required food‑handler or safety certification.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Safely move racks, carts, trash containers, and kitchen or banquet equipment.
• Work around hot equipment, steam, water, cleaning chemicals, and wet or slippery surfaces.
• Work in varying temperatures, including kitchens, refrigeration, freezers, receiving, and loading areas.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help qualified individuals perform the essential duties of the job.

Position Expectations

This description lists the main duties of the job. Duties, schedules, and assignments may change based on event schedules and business needs. Employment practices follow company policy and applicable law.

The Grand Event Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management; a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities. We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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