Steward- Restaurant 1

El Capitan Hotel Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RAINBIRD in the Central Valley is seeking a part-time Steward to support our busy kitchen and dining operations. You will wash dishes, maintain cleanliness, and help keep kitchens and dining areas sanitary.

You will follow food safety guidelines, assist with supplies, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure smooth service.

This role offers flexible hours and a hands-on, fast-paced kitchen environment that values teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans by hand or using a dishwasher; ensure items are cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, floors, countertops, walls, and equipment; sweep, mop, and sanitize surfaces.
• Properly dispose of waste and recycling materials; ensure bins are emptied and cleaned.
• Assist in organizing kitchen supplies, replenish stock as needed to ensure smooth operations; clean and maintain equipment to ensure good condition.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards and sanitation procedures to prevent contamination.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of dining area; sanitize tables, chairs, and surfaces.
• Follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment for team members and guests.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure efficient service and address sanitation concerns promptly.
• Respond to spills, accidents, or other emergencies that require immediate cleaning and attention.
• Maintain open communication with all departments and management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc.

Job description

RAINBIRD is hiring for a PART-TIME Steward

The rainbird's song brings the promise of rain and a plentiful harvest. Our restaurant celebrates the farms and farmers of its Central Valley home, revels in their bounty, and is inspired by the joy of breaking bread together. Its prix fixe seasonal menu leads guests on a multi-course journey through innovative expressions of local produce and regional fare, paired with artisan cocktails and finely curated wine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos, and verbal instruction
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans by hand or using a commercial dishwasher; ensure all items are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before reuse
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, including floors, countertops, walls, and equipment; regularly sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen surfaces
• Properly dispose of waste and recycling materials, ensuring garbage bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
• Assist in organizing kitchen supplies, utensils, and equipment in their designated places; replenish stock as needed to ensure smooth kitchen operationsClean and maintain kitchen equipment, such as ovens, grills, fryers and refrigerators, to ensure they are in good working condition
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards, following proper sanitation procedures to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area, including sanitizing tables, chairs, and other surfaces
• Follow all health and safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for team members and guests
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure efficient service and address any cleanliness or sanitation concerns promptly.
• Respond to spills, accidents, or other emergencies that require immediate cleaning and attention
• Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc. to ensure all needs of the outlet are met
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the outlet as directed by the outlet manager and attend relevant meetings as directed

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