Kitchen Utility I: Sanitation & Prep Support

Viejas Casino & Resort; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, CA seeks a Kitchen Steward to support chefs and cooks by cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen areas and ensuring sanitation standards are met. You will clean pots, pans, utensils, equipment, and dining areas, remove waste, and assist with banquet setups while maintaining HACCP compliance and a clean, safe work environment for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include deep cleaning grills, ovens, steamers, dishwashers, storage areas, and walk-in coolers, stocking

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Six months cleaning experience in a restaurant or housekeeping.
• Good verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, silverware, china, glassware, cooking utensils and banquet supplies.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all kitchen equipment including cutting boards, steam tables, fryers, boilers, ovens, steamers, racks, shelves, walk-ins, dishwashing machines.
• Removes trash and laundry bags; transports to laundry pickup or dumpsters.
• Cleans garbage cans and separates trash, recycle, cardboard in kitchen areas.
• Cleans walls, light fixtures, ceilings and fans; removes and returns mats.
• Sweeps and mops floors; cleans drains and walls.
• Takes apart and cleans stoves and surrounding areas; cleans under and around equipment.
• Cleans hoods/boilers including filters and drip pans; cleans ceiling tiles and smokers.
• Deep cleans venue floors including carpets; stocks and maintains inventory.
• Assists with shipment stock, storage and organization; responds to spills or guest calls.
• Assists chefs and Utility Supervisor with banquet setup/breakdown and restock of equipment and food; ensures food is presented well.
• Ensures health regulations are maintained and HACCP standards are enforced.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, CA seeks a Kitchen Steward to support chefs and cooks by cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen areas and ensuring sanitation standards are met. You will clean pots, pans, utensils, equipment, and dining areas, remove waste, and assist with banquet setups while maintaining HACCP compliance and a clean, safe work environment for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include deep cleaning grills, ovens, steamers, dishwashers, storage areas, and walk-in coolers, stocking