Lead Kitchen Steward

Aerotek; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Steward in Los Angeles, where you will oversee the stewarding department, ensuring cleanliness and food safety. This role involves training team members and managing kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a dynamic workplace with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in stewarding or kitchen operations.
• Proficiency in cleaning and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the stewarding department.
• Train and develop team members on food safety.
• Conduct bi-yearly inventory of kitchen items.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Food Safety

Job description

Oversee the daily operation of the stewarding department, including ware washing, china, glass, and silver washing, storage, and organization. Conduct bi-yearly inventory of items and delegate tasks for kitchen cleaning and organization projects. Ensure operational equipment is organized and clean for daily and banquet event needs. Attend weekly operational meetings to discuss progress and objectives. Train and develop team members, holding them accountable to high standards of food safety and sanitation, while ensuring appropriate use of chemicals and equipment. Assist with food production tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling and preparation procedures.
• Take direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs; ask questions when necessary.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hygienic work areas.
• Communicate and follow up with all team members; assist and provide support as needed.
• Take full responsibility and ownership of the cleanliness in the kitchen and Food & Beverage storage areas.
• Delegate tasks to team members based on their responsibilities and department operations.
• Train and develop team members, holding them accountable for maintaining food safety and proficiently using equipment and ware washing.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of pantry, storeroom, and non-cooking kitchen staff.
• Inspect kitchens, work areas, storeroom, and equipment for cleanliness and order.
• Lead and assist with daily ware washing and trash removal.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of loading dock and trash bay.
• Conduct bi-yearly inventory on china, glass, and silver.
• Assist culinary staff during special requests, menus, events, or priorities as requested by the Executive Chef and / or Sous Chefs.
• Assist with onboarding new team members, including training and development.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• At least five years of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations, or a similar job category, preferably in hospitality.
• Proficiency in cleaning, janitorial duties, dishwashing, production, and food preparation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and follow-up skills with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to practice safe and sanitary food handling and preparation procedures.
• Skill in maintaining clean, organized, and hygienic work areas.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Work in a dynamic environment where professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions to team success are recognized.

The work environment is fast-paced and involves coordinating with various team members in a culinary setting. You will work alongside skilled chefs and kitchen staff, using a range of cleaning and organizational equipment. This role requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic workspace. Dress code is professional kitchen attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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