Banquets Steward (Casual)

Mauna Kea Resorts•Waimea, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Banquets Steward is responsible for performing general or specialized cleaning and other miscellaneous unskilled tasks. This role involves transferring food, china, glassware, and silverware to banquet areas, and assisting the culinary department with food transportation, buffet setup, and breakdown. The position requires operating dishwashing equipment, cleaning various surfaces and kitchen equipment, and managing garbage removal. Additionally, the steward will set up and break down buffet lines, handle breakdown stations at functions, and ensure all items are properly organized for washing. The role also includes polishing silverware and other silver items, completing assignments in a timely manner, and reporting equipment in need of repair. Other duties may include assisting with inventory. The working conditions involve kitchen noise, loud voices, and operating equipment, as well as outdoor work for function setup/breakdown in various weather conditions. The role may involve getting wet during cleaning tasks. The position requires flexibility in shifts and days, with the possibility of working over 40 hours per week. Equipment used includes dishwashing machines, floor buffers, pressure washers, food warmers, and various transport vehicles. Mental and physical demands include standing and walking for most of the shift, lifting and carrying over 50 lbs, pushing/pulling carts over 50 lbs, and bending, stooping, and reaching. Verbal communication with employees and managers is necessary, along with the ability to follow verbal instructions.

Requirements

Must have Dept of Health TB Clearance.
Must be able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Food Safety Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform general or specialized cleaning and other miscellaneous unskilled tasks.
Transfer food, china, glassware, silverware, etc. to banquet areas.
Assist the culinary department in transporting food and supplies to and from function areas.
Set-up and breakdown buffet lines.
Operate dishwashing equipment and store china, silverware, glassware, etc.
Clean floors, walls, counters, mats, grills, etc. and kitchen equipment.
Remove and properly discard garbage from kitchens.
Set-up chafers, sternos, utensils, etc. on buffet lines; break-down buffet lines.
Load and transport food, equipment and supplies to function area.
Handle breakdown station at functions; separate dishes, silverware and glassware and organize in racks and bus pans for washing.
Wash pots, pans and all kitchen utensils.
Clean any spillage on kitchen, function area or dining room floors.
Follow safety policies and procedures when performing job duties, using cleaning solutions and operating equipment.
Secure equipment and supplies at the end of shift.
Polish all silverware, hollowware, chafing dishes, and other silver items.
Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Report equipment in need of repair.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Assist with inventory of supplies, China, glassware and silverware.