Kitchen Steward

Upper Crust Food Service • Raleigh, NC

7d

About The Position

Kitchen Stewards keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and running smoothly. They wash dishes, put away deliveries, and assist with food preparation when needed. The role is suited to someone dependable who takes cleanliness seriously and does not cut corners.

The work environment can be loud and busy, with kitchen hazards including hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Exposure to extreme heat or cold may occur depending on the kitchen environment, as well as exposure to cleaning chemicals. The role requires standing for long periods, up to 8+ hours, and walking, bending, stooping, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, walk, bend, stoop, and lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes by machine or by hand.
• Put away clean dishware, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans.
• Stock supplies at serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas.
• Help with food preparation duties as directed, such as salad bar and cold dishes.
• Help unload and put away deliveries.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed