Dish Room Steward

Second Helpings Inc•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$20

About The Position

About Second Helpings At Second Helpings, we envision a community where everyone has enough nourishing food and ample opportunities to thrive. Our mission is to address hunger today and build self-sufficiency to prevent hunger tomorrow. Founded in 1998 by three chefs, Second Helpings remains true to its core mission while the ability to serve our community has continued to grow. In 2025, we rescued 4.9 million pounds of food and distributed over 2.3 million meals through our 200 + area partners. The Second Helpings building is a vibrant and active one, fostering a collaborative work environment. The organization relies on a steady and dedicated volunteer corps. Lunch is available daily. Job Summary: The Dish Room Steward supports the Hunger Relief Department by overseeing dish room activities, including training others, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the building.

Requirements

Ability to learn the operation of industrial dishwashers.
Must have or able to complete ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 60 days of hire.
Good oral communication skills
Ability to take and give directions well
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Must be able to work well with people of all backgrounds, cultures and economic levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in training others is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure the dish room and mop room (including floors and drains) are clean, well-maintained, and organized.
Adhere to all sanitation guidelines set by Federal, State, Local health departments, and Second Helpings.
Train temporary workers and volunteers on dish room procedures, equipment operation, setup, breakdown, and best practices.
Ensure dish room setup and breakdown meet cleanliness and equipment guidelines.
Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and compost, maintaining cleanliness in these areas.
Perform general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and emptying rubbish bins, ensuring proper waste placement in pertinent areas – dish and mop rooms, laundry, recycling area, and breakroom if needed.
Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, service ware, and other kitchen equipment.
Clean floors and walls in the kitchen and dishwashing area according to schedule.
Ensure dish room and mop room equipment are clean and in good working order and report needs to the Facilities Manager and Manager of Hunger Relief.
Ensure all hand sinks in the kitchen, dish room, and restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels daily. Ensure that mops are clean and stocked in the mop room daily.
Monitor chemicals inventory for the dish room and mop room, inventory related supplies, and dish and service ware, cooking utensils, and report needs to the Facilities Manager and Manager of Hunger Relief.
Report maintenance or hazard issues to the Manager of Hunger Relief or Facilities Manager.
Maintain ServSafe Food Handler certification.
Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of the Hunger Relief Kitchen, storage areas, equipment, volunteer break room, and Second Helpings grounds as needed.
Provide assistance in other areas as requested and when time permits.