Student Kitchen Steward - Clean Kitchens, Great Team

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Iowa City is seeking Student Stewards to support our culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room, washing dishes, stocking supplies, and helping with deliveries.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long hours, follow safety guidelines, and communicate with management. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required; we provide on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Experience with commercial dishwashing equipment is preferred.
• Possess or obtain a valid food safety handler certification within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwasher operation

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification preferred

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Iowa City is seeking Student Stewards to support our culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room, washing dishes, stocking supplies, and helping with deliveries.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long hours, follow safety guidelines, and communicate with management. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required; we provide on-the-job training.