Student Steward

Upper Crust Food Service; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Oklahoma is seeking a Classically trained Kitchen Assistant who will support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensuring equipment is in order, and stock supplies. You will help foster a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to handle busy kitchen environments. A background check and food safety certification are preferred, with training provided as

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience with operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Familiarity with kitchen safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash utensils, equipment and dishes; use dishwasher or by hand.
• Stock supplies in serving stations, cupboards, and refrigerators.
• Assist with deliveries and keeping areas organized.
• Communicate with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwashing proficiency

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or kitchen basics coursework

Food safety handler certification

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Job description

If you’re looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and a team that believes hospitality can make a difference, we’d love to meet you.

Student Steward’s support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

If you are excited to be part of team and make people happy every day, We’re currently looking for a classically trained Kitchen Assistant who is driven by their love and passion for food.

Duties and 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
• 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Special Demands:

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.