Steward (Kitchen Sanitation)

Hard Rock Casino Rockford; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and well-being support

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is looking for a Steward to maintain kitchen cleanliness and assist in food preparation. Responsibilities include washing dishes, operating dishwashing equipment, and ensuring that all kitchen areas are clean and well-stocked.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. This position offers a pay range of $15 - $20.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of progressive experience within the Stewards Department.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleaning operations and assist in food preparation.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure cleanliness of the work area.
• Transport food items and maintain beverage areas.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

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 full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Position Summary

The incumbent in this position reports to the Stewarding Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining kitchen cleaning operations, cleaning pots and grills, washing glasses, dishes, and cutlery, and ensuring restaurants are supplied with clean dishes and silverware according to business needs.

Essential Functions

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Assist in the kitchen with preparation of products and dish washing and sanitizing to always ensure an adequate supply of dishes and utensils.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and appearance of assigned area and kitchen as required.
• Assists in the main kitchen with the preparation of various dishes as required.
• Load all dinner plates, dessert plates, and bowls in proper areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment.
• Inspect equipment and ensure all equipment is in working order and up to Hard Rock safety and cleanliness standards; authorize replacement parts for equipment in the food departments.
• Follow and maintain department objectives, standards, and guidelines to ensure proper operation of department. Responsible for the preparation and upkeep of food lines and self‑service stations.
• Transport all food items from kitchen to respective areas.
• Maintain all beverage areas with all necessary beverages.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Complete all set‑up duties on time.
• Use proper transfer slips for all items coming and going to the Kitchen.
• Put away and rotate all food storeroom orders.
• Maintain open lines of communications with the Chef and Stewarding Manager.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow‑up as assigned.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Create an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and act as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education and /or Experience Requirements

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a minimum of one‑year progressive experience within the Stewards Department.

Additional Requirements: Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a VALID Driver's License that has not been suspended, denied, or revoked in the past 3 years.
• No major violations while operating a vehicle.
• Cannot have two (2) or more at fault accidents or three (3) or more moving violations.
• Drivers of company vehicles must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements/standards listed on the Motor Vehicle Permit Application provided by Hard Rock.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Knowledge of

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• All operations of the Stewards Department.

Ability to

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Deliver programs which create a service level of excellence for internal and external guests.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Inspect and maintain all areas for which are responsible.
• Stock and retrieve supplies as needed.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at‑will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $15 - $20