Student Steward — Kitchen Cleanliness & Team Support

Rippling, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Iowa City is seeking Student Stewards to support the culinary team by keeping a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room, stocking supplies, and ensuring smooth service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, dishwasher operation, and the ability to handle busy shifts in a fast-paced environment; prior restaurant dishwashing experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

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

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Iowa City is seeking Student Stewards to support the culinary team by keeping a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room, stocking supplies, and ensuring smooth service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, dishwasher operation, and the ability to handle busy shifts in a fast-paced environment; prior restaurant dishwashing experience preferred.