Steward, Kitchen

Oak Grove Racing · Gaming · Hotel; Hensleytown (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel in Oak Grove, Kentucky, seeks a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, dishware, and service ware under Kitchen Supervisors. Responsibilities include cleaning grills, ware washing machines, floors, and walk-ins; washing and rinsing dishware; and adhering to health and safety standards.

The role covers all kitchen areas and requires availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer Service or Food & Beverage experience is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Clean grills, range hoods, ware washing machines, floors, and walk-ins.
• Wash and rinse all dishware, tableware, and service ware before sending through the dish machine.
• Follow Health & Safety standards and wash hands at contamination points.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen floors and surfaces; mop areas as needed.
• Set up, break down, and maintain all dishwashers.
• Report malfunctions of the dishwashing machine or other equipment.
• Empty trash and cardboard boxes to the dumpsters; keep cook lines clean.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors to maintain the kitchen.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Customer service or Food & Beverage experience preferred

Job description

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness of kitchen areas and dishware, tableware, and service ware under the guidance of the Kitchen Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans according to standards the following items and areas:
• Grills
• Range hoods
• Ware washing machines
• Floors
• Walk-ins
• Carefully rinses all dishware, tableware, and service ware for restaurants before sending them through the dish machine.
• Knows and practices Health & Safety standards as set forth by governmental agencies.
• Washing hands at each possible point of contamination.
• Clean, deck brushes, and mop all kitchen floors.
• Follows 3-compartment sink procedures.
• Weekly de-liming of each dish machine.
• Use all chemicals according to use and know where sheets are located.
• Reports any malfunctions of the dishwashing machine, including temperatures (too low or too high) or any other type of equipment used.
• Sets up, breaks down, and maintains all dishwashers.
• Empties all trash and cardboard boxes to the dumpsters.
• Cleans and maintains all cook lines.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisors to maintain kitchen, including but not limited to:
• Cleaning ice machines
• Cleaning hand sinks
• Filling paper towel and soap dispenser
• Use and clean floor signs

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Gives good internal customer service to team members.
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer Service or Food & Beverage experience is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulation throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.