The Kitchen Steward is primarily responsible for overall cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with state and local health regulations in the kitchen area(s). S/He will maintain the kitchen areas to ensure maximum guest satisfaction.

 

Essential functions

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.


• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.


• Actively solicit guest feedback in order to seek continual improvement in service.


• Attend daily briefings, training sessions, and meetings as required.


• Set up work stations for kitchen staff.


• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, food storage areas, walk-in fridges, freezers, ovens, and dry storage cupboards.


• Properly clean and store dishes and other kitchen equipment in the correct areas.


• Fill dish washing machines and ensure the correct levels of cleaning chemicals are being used.


• Maintain efficient traffic patterns in the kitchen area(s).


• Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.


• Remain up to date on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.


• Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests or employees.


• Report all accidents and breakages to the Kitchen Steward Supervisor or Executive Chef in charge.


• Report and/or take action on any equipment breakdown or safety issue relevant to your work area.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. 


• Adhere to hotel requirements for guest/employee accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.


• Work in a safe manner and abide by OSHA regulations and the hotel’s policies in regard to accident and incident reporting procedures.


• Adhere to relevant Workplace Safety and Health standards and Food Safety Hygiene standards.


• Meet grooming standards of the hotel as set out in the Team Member Handbook.


• May assist with other duties as assigned including but not limited to assistance with food dish-up, completing set-up sheets, assisting with set-up and break-down for various events, etc.