Kitchen Steward at Alternate Doors

Job Description

Our Client in the hospitality industry is currently looking to hire a Kitchen Steward.

 Responsibilities

• Replenishing salads, sauces, condiments, bread, serviettes, wipes, etc. (food and non- food items)
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
•  Report for duty punctually, in the correct uniform, clean and neatly pressed with your name-tag clearly visible.
• Liaise with the Kitchen Supervisor on duty for specific instructions/requests and to work on staff food menu that is varied, cost effective and produced before service.
• Carry out duties as assigned, also refer to cleaning schedules and perform the necessary duties.
• Collect the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment.
• Help to wash and clean where necessary
• Check equipment daily to ensure they are in good working condition and promptly report any defects/malfunctions to the Kitchen Supervisor or a senior person.
• Assist in the set up and packing away of service areas (bar, inside the kitchen, clearing of tables etc).
• Cleans stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators, and using cleaning solutions, brushes and wash cloths.
• Transports food supplies, such as meats, vegetables, fruits, and canned foods from storeroom or freezer, using a basket to kitchen.  Returns surplus food to storeroom or freezer.
• May assist with food preparation, such as blending sauces, washing and peeling vegetables.
• Recycle all vegetable and fruit peelings, tomato tops and bottoms to make compost.
• Any other reasonable requests made by Management.
• Assist the team with stock-take as requested.
• Assist in transporting of food, beverage and other items to and from the kitchen.
• Assist kitchen team in replenishing food items, crockery, cutlery, etc
• Attend Department meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): 

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps