Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, well maintained and organized at all times.
• Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times.
• Operate pot and dish washing machinery and maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines.
• Assist the cooks and servers as and when necessary.
• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures.
• Dispose of waste as per the hotel and authority standards.
• Ensure waste bin area is kept clean and tidy.
• Carry out general cleaning as directed to include sweeping, mopping up, washing up, emptying of rubbish bins and boxes ensuring placement in the correct containers
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures.
• Clean and maintain floors and walls in kitchen and dish washing area by following standard procedures.
• Clean and sanitize dishes and related service ware following established procedures.
• Clean large equipment as assigned, following established procedures.
• Consistently adhere to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace.
• Knowledge and proficiency in operation of industrial dish washers.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Check all chemical levels and inventory.
• Wash, wipe, sort, stack dishes, and load/unload dishwasher
• Wash, wipe, sort, stack and store all cleaned items in an organized and safe manner.
• If any broken or chipped items are found, remove them from circulation and update the breakage and inventory register.
• Clean, sanitize and close workstations.
• Use and maintains all equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Report any maintenance or hazard issues to the kitchen manager.
• Assist in light food preparation as directed by manager or chef on duty.
• Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents in the dining room if necessary.
• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The Kitchen Steward, upon demonstrating job performance excellence, will be considered for numerous growth opportunities.

Prerequisites
The right candidate should have a positive attitude, communicate effectively, work well under pressure and prioritize efficiently with limited supervision.

Education
High school or equivalent diploma.

Experience
Previous experience in similar role and knowledge of basic food hygiene.