Steward - Kitchen Administration

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Wyoming; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Gaming is seeking a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across the kitchen and food service areas. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring that all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and workspaces meet health, safety, and sanitation standards.

You will be part of a fast-paced environment, focusing on teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting daily kitchen operations and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in kitchen, dishwashing, or stewarding is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, workstations, trash areas, and storage spaces.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Take out trash and recycling following proper sanitation procedures.
• Assist with basic food prep when needed (e.g., peeling, chopping, portioning).
• Ensure all cleaning chemicals are used and stored according to safety guidelines.
• Refill soap, sanitizer, towels, and other kitchen supplies.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Support cooks and kitchen staff with general cleaning and organizational tasks.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to management promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the kitchen and food service areas. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring that all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and workspaces meet health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, workstations, trash areas, and storage spaces
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently
• Take out trash and recycling following proper sanitation procedures
• Assist with basic food prep when needed (e.g., peeling, chopping, portioning)
• Ensure all cleaning chemicals are used and stored according to safety guidelines
• Refill soap, sanitizer, towels, and other kitchen supplies
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Support cooks and kitchen staff with general cleaning and organizational tasks
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to management promptly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous kitchen, dishwashing, or stewarding experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Work Environment

• Hot, wet, and fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and commercial dishwashing equipment
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling

Manual dexterity for handling kitchen tools and equipment

CLOSING:

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

For a listing of all opportunities at Seminole Gaming, please go to www.gotoworkhappy.com.

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.