Steward

sbcos; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Stonebridge is seeking a part-time Steward in Walnut Creek, CA. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing dishes and kitchen areas, supporting the food and beverage operation to hotel standards, and assisting the kitchen as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and reliable attendance, with potential for ServSafe involvement. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months of related hotel/food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and write simple notes.
• ServSafe certification may be required for basic food prep.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the dish machine and ensure it is ready before meals.
• Identify and remove hazards such as broken items or wet floors.
• Handle trash and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storerooms.
• Follow safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
• Maintain attendance and adhere to time and dress standards.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City, State: Walnut Creek, California

Title: Steward

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

FLSA: Non-exempt

Status: Part-Time

Reports to: Executive Chef

Pay Range: $16.90 per Hour

The purpose of a Steward is to clean and sanitize all dishes and areas of the kitchen and assist with the food and beverage operation according to hotel standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks dish machine, drains tank, reassembles the machine, refills the tank and insures dish machine is ready to operate before meals.
• Checks for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and removes the hazard.
• Removes trash containers from food production and restaurant area when needed.
• Understands and uses safety procedures when using all equipment. Understands chemical hazards and follows safety procedures when using chemicals, chemical compounds and cleaning products.
• Knows correct temperature for washing, rinsing, and pre-soaking of all pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, etc.
• Assists kitchen when necessary
• Performs side duties as requested including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, organizing and cleaning of storerooms and wet and dry storage areas, and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Associate demonstrates a high QUALITY of work:
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Provides the best possible service to clients and customers.
• Associate demonstrates acceptable PRODUCTIVITY standards
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Produces adequate volume of work efficiently in a specific time.
• Associate demonstrates excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Associate demonstrates INITIATIVE
• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making.
• Associate demonstrates ACCOUNTABILITY for their job performance
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow up.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 to 6 months of related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

May require ServSafe certification if aiding in basic food preparation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment normally entails the following:

• Indoor work environment
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day
• Minimal to moderate noise levels consistent with hotel environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand, walk more than 2/3 of the time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel percentage 2/3 of time
• Reach with hands and arms percentage 2/3 of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl percentage 1/3 of time
• Lift up to 100 pounds when removing garbage containers
• Push / pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifi