Kitchen Steward - Grand Event Center

Columbus Hospitality Management•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, supporting banquet, catering, and culinary operations. This role involves dishwashing, general cleaning of back-of-house areas, and assisting culinary team members as needed. The Grand Event Center, managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, is committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment, focusing on work-life balance and development opportunities.

Requirements

Able to work effectively and safely in a fast-paced event and kitchen environment.
Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and detail.
Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist in different areas as operational needs require.
Able to obtain any required food-handler or safety certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, hotel, banquet, catering, or kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Operate dishwashing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
Maintain appropriate levels of clean dishes, cookware, utensils, and banquet service equipment throughout events and daily operations.
Maintain proper separation of clean and dirty equipment and keep dish areas organized.
Return clean equipment and serviceware to designated storage areas promptly.
Clean and sanitize floors, walls, work surfaces, sinks, drains, equipment, storage areas, loading areas, and other assigned back-of-house spaces.
Remove trash, recycling, cardboard, and food waste throughout the shift and maintain clean waste-storage areas.
Clean spills promptly and use wet-floor signs or other safety measures when needed.
Assist with scheduled deep-cleaning and preventative cleaning projects.
Maintain cleaning supplies and notify management when products or supplies need to be replenished.
Support banquet, catering, culinary, and special-event operations with equipment, dishware, and cleaning needs.
Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing food, beverage, and operating supplies as directed.
Assist culinary team members with basic kitchen support and cleaning assignments as needed.
Help with event setup, breakdown, and back-of-house organization as assigned.
Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with culinary, banquet, and management team members.
Follow all company food safety, sanitation, handwashing, personal hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
Follow established procedures for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and food-contact surfaces.
Properly use, label, store, and handle cleaning chemicals and maintain appropriate chemical concentrations.
Complete required cleaning, sanitation, and safety logs or checklists when assigned.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, maintenance issues, or sanitation concerns to management.
Help maintain kitchen and back-of-house areas in an inspection-ready condition.