Kitchen Steward at Andela

Job description

About The Role

Basic maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area is the responsibility of the steward, who works under the supervision of the Executive Chef. The job entails a variety of important tasks which include but are not limited to the following!

Specific Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carry out duties as assigned, also refer to cleaning schedules and perform the necessary duties.
• Collect the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment from Stewarding Supervisor.
• Check equipment daily to ensure they are in good working condition and promptly report any defects/malfunctions to the Stewarding Supervisor or a senior person.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of service areas for all special functions (buffet, barbecue, etc).
• Cleans stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators, and using cleaning solutions, brushes and washcloths.
• Washes utensils, such as pots, pans, and trays by hand using cleaning detergents. Washes dishware, glasses, and cutlery by hand or machine. Occasionally polishes
• utensils. Drains dries and stacks items after washing.
• Transports food supplies, such as meats, vegetables, fruits, and canned foods from storeroom or freezer, using trolley/basket to kitchen. Returns surplus food to storeroom or freezer.
• May assist with food preparation, such as blending soups, washing and peeling vegetables and shellfish.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of service areas for all special functions (buffet, barbecue, etc.)
• May help set up barbecue equipment such as charcoal pits and food warmers. May assist with floral decorations.
  Understand and practice the principles of environmental stewardship throughout the compound.
  Any other reasonable requests made by Management.

Occasional Duties

• Assist Food & Beverage management 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, on special functions/busy periods.
• Attend Department meetings as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• Health Certificate
• Highly 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 staff 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 ram

EPIC Values Alignment

Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology

The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family

Interested?

If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation.
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily.
• Beautiful working environment.
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet.
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.