Kitchen Steward

Utah Community Action • South Salt Lake, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Central Kitchen Steward, you'll play an essential role in supporting our kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and inspection-ready environment. Your work directly supports the preparation of nutritious meals for children and families in our community.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance, professionalism, and effective communication in English.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and accountable.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods. Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and pushing/pulling are part of the job.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to drive an agency vehicle when needed.
• Current Food Handler's Permit or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen vessels.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain clean kitchen, warehouse, and dishwashing areas.
• Dispose of waste and recycling while monitoring chemical levels.
• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Properly store food and supplies, load and unload inventory, and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2,500 match + Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Year's)
• 192 PTO hours annually + Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
• Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED