Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

Highgate Hotels, LP; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Princeton in Princeton, NJ seeks a Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while assisting kitchen staff and upholding sanitation standards. He/she will help with food storage and rotation and support banquet and buffet operations as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, flexibility with hours, and strong teamwork and communication to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and move objects.
• Effective verbal and written communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility areas.
• Heavy cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in coolers and equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils; vacuum carpets in food and beverage areas.
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors in all food and beverage areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment; ensure sanitation of china, glass and silver.
• Return clean items to storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Follow safe handling techniques for chemicals and report faults.
• Empty garbage from F&B areas to hotel dumpster.
• Know location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of restaurant buffets as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Princeton in Princeton, NJ seeks a Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while assisting kitchen staff and upholding sanitation standards. He/she will help with food storage and rotation and support banquet and buffet operations as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, flexibility with hours, and strong teamwork and communication to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment.