Stewarding Supervisor - Mississippi State University

Proof of the Pudding; Mississippi; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life & AD&D

Long‑term disability

Medical benefits (optional)

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to oversee all stewarding functions at MSU venue. You will be responsible for cleaning china, glassware, silver and serving equipment, and coordinating plate-up and delivery for events.

The role includes kitchen and back-hallway cleanup, plus basic janitorial duties across the venue. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in culinary steward/prep/FOH supervision, lives within 25 miles of Starkville, MS, and works well in a team-driven

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary steward/prep/food & beverage supervision background is necessary.
• Must live within 25 miles of Starkville, Mississippi.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stewarding team by delegating daily tasks, and adhering to event timelines.
• Assist and monitor deliveries of all food to prospective functions.
• Oversee and assist in delivery, set-up, and breakdown of all equipment to prospective functions.
• Maintain cleanliness in all kitchens, service areas, hallways, trash bins, and parking lot.
• Position is very hands and will interaction often with staff.
• Running and maintenance of the main dish machine.

Skills

Stewarding supervision

Team player

Kitchens experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mississippi State University - Mississippi State, MS 39762

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Position Summary

Proof of the Pudding is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to help oversee all stewarding functions. Responsible for cleaning of china, glassware, silver and serving equipment; facilitating all plate-up and delivery of all food the prospective functions; set-up and breakdown of all Banquet buffets; cleaning of Food & Beverage food prep and servicing areas, to include main kitchen, concessions kitchen and back hallways. This position also includes general janitorial duties throughout the venue and parking lot. The ideal candidate is punctual, well organized, and has kitchen experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the stewarding team by delegating daily tasks, and adhering to event timelines.
• Assist and monitor deliveries of all food to prospective functions
• Oversee and assist in delivery, set-up, and breakdown of all equipment to prospective functions
• Maintain cleanliness in all kitchens, service areas, hallways, trash bins, and parking lot
• Position is very hands and will interaction often with staff
• Running and maintenance of the main dish machine
• This position will also include some light food prep work per the Executive Chef’s direction

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary steward/prep/food & beverage supervision background is necessary
• Must live within 25 miles of Starkville, Mississippi
• Must be a team player

Specialized Qualifications

• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a phenomenal team-player and self-motivated with a high energy level.

Work Environment

This position will spend majority of time in the MSU kitchen and dish pit area where there will be hot water, chemicals, and typical kitchen equipment and utensils.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of moving through kitchen, coolers, and storage spaces, and traveling to different venues across greater Atlanta
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

Core Value and Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen- Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication- Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: "see it, own it, solve it."
• Ethics and Integrity- Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security- Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork- Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication- Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative- Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning- Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation- Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits

• This is considered a full-time hourly position. Hours may fluctuate based on business needs.
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long-term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.