Kitchen Steward - BC Place Stadium

Sodexo Live! in Canada•Vancouver, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The kitchen steward plays a key role in supporting the culinary team by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment across BC Place's main kitchen, suites kitchen, lounges, and concession support areas. This position is essential to ensuring smooth back-of-house operations during large-scale events, including sports games, concerts, banquets, and VIP hospitality.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume dish throughput.
Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment – standing for long periods, lifting 25-40lbs, handling hot/cold/humid environments.
Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions and established procedures.
Must be available to work 3 prep days prior to an event, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be available to work all Mandatory & High Impact Events.
Must wear appropriate Non – Slip Shoes at all times.
Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous stewarding, dishwashing, or janitorial experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment is an asset – training will be provided.
Experience in a stadium, hotel, or large volume operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
Clean, sanitize, and properly store plates, utensils, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
Ensure all stewarding areas, dish pits, and sanitation zones remain clean and free of debris throughout service.
Maintain cleanliness of floors, drains, walls, worktables, sinks, and garbage areas.
Maintain and keep detailed temperature logs for all dishwashers.
Assist in cleaning kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, grills, and combi ovens (under direction of supervisors).
Handle equipment carefully to prevent breakage, damage, or loss.
Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs immediately to the Stewarding Supervisor or Chef.
Empty garbage, compost, and recycling bins following stadium waste diversion procedures.
Support BC Place sustainability initiatives, including proper sorting of waste, compostables, organics, and recyclables.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of garbage and recycling rooms.
Assist with moving equipment, supplies, racks, and carts between kitchens, dish rooms, and event spaces.
Help set up or break down stewarding stations for large events, banquets, and concessions service.
Ensure adequate supplies of soap, sanitizer, towels, and chemicals are stocked before and during events.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health and internal policies.
Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly; follow WHMIS and PPE guidelines.
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, reducing slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Work closely with chefs, cooks, and supervisors to support kitchen operations.
Communicate promptly if supplies run low or if assistance is needed.
Contribute to a positive team environment and demonstrate respect for colleagues in a fast-paced, multicultural workplace.