Steward

General Description: 

The primary responsibility of the On-Call Steward is to maintain a clean kitchen, work area, and equipment to meet quality customer service standards and health department rules and regulations. 

Essential Functions: 

• Wash dishes, glass wear, flatware, pots/and or pans 

•Use dishwashers by hand 

• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in the storage area 

• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition • Stock supplies in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars 

• Sweep and scrub floors 

• Clean garbage cans with water or steam 

• Sort, remove, and place trash in designated pick-up areas 

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or hand trucks 

• Practice safety rules and regulations, and encourage others to do the same. Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of one (1) year of high-volume steward experience is required. 

Experience and Education Substitutions: 

• none Licensing and Certification: 

• none Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May require weekend and/or evening work. Sitting, Walking, Crouching/Bending/Stooping, Reaching, Grasping, Pushing/Pulling, Ability to see, Ability to hear, Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, Occasional Travel 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles of effective communication. Knowledge of appropriate way to operate kitchen equipment. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service. Knowledge of meeting quality standards for service. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling, rules of composition, and grammar. Skilled in talking to others to communicate information effectively. Skilled in giving full attention to the conversation with the customer. Skilled in asking appropriate questions at the right time without interrupting at inappropriate times. Skilled in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when further maintenance is needed. Skilled in actively looking for ways to help the team. Ability to communicate and convey information effectively, persuasively, and accurately. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. Ability to move quickly. Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects. Ability to pay attention to detail and Revised 11/2019 being thorough in completing work tasks. Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.