Steward I

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Steward I to handle daily cleansing and sanitizing of the kitchen and dish room areas within the hospital system.

You will stock and rotate items, operate dishwashing equipment, and ensure safe handling of chemicals while delivering customer service to guests, patients, and staff. This full-time role involves varied shifts (days/evenings) in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2 years related experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Basic math and computer skills; able to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dish area.
• Stocks service equipment and maintains walk-in cooler/freezer/dry stock areas.
• Empties trash and handles cleaning chemicals per safety guidelines.
• Delivers patient meal trays following Hand-washing and patient ID standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Infection control

Safe food handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

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Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division:Hospital

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Varied (Days/Evenings)

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Steward I position is primarily responsible for daily cleansing and sanitizing of assigned kitchen and dish room area(s). This includes floor and trash maintenance, stocking assigned areas with clean dish ware, washing and organizing dishes and kitchen equipment, receiving stock items and rotating them per safe food handling guidelines, and safely utilizing chemical cleansing agents for various pieces of service equipment. Provides outstanding customer service in a variety of retail, restaurant, and healthcare settings within the hospital system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains the overall cleanliness and organization of the dish area by washing, sanitizing, organizing, and putting away dishes and kitchen equipment;
• Stocks all assigned areas with service equipment (kitchenware, utensils, dishes and glassware);
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of the walk in cooler, freezer, dry stock and storage rooms, walls, floors, racks and bins;
• Empties trash throughout assigned work area as needed;
• Identifies and safely uses chemical cleaning agents stocked for various pieces of service equipment, table tops, floors, and dish machine;
• Upholds a professional attitude and embodies excellent customer service when interacting with guests, visitors, patients, and other employees;
• Assists with stocking food and/or delivery items in accordance with first-in first-out (FIFO) rotation system;
• Retrieves dish ware and service items from patient soiled utility rooms or from conference areas at the conclusion of special/catered events;
• Delivers patient meal trays following established regulatory standards in regards to hand-washing and two-patient identification;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• In lieu of GED, must have a minimum 2 years related experience and demonstrate the skills listed under Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Basic math and computer skills are necessary; must be capable of using a computer, including basic software programs and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to withstand sudden temperature changes from heat of kitchen to cold of the freezers
• Ability to identify chemicals and proper use of equipment
• Ability to follow infection control policies and procedures
• Ability to follow all Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures (ISDH, JCAHO)
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, courteous manner with food service staff and other hospital staff

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.