Kitchen Steward (Olive & Finch - DIA)

Olive and Finch•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward at our Denver International Airport (DEN) locations is the backbone of our back-of-house (BOH) operations. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, sanitary, and highly efficient kitchen environment in a fast-paced travel hub. The ideal candidate takes pride in cleanliness, handles high volumes of dishwashing with speed and care, assists with light food preparation, and ensures our culinary team is fully stocked and supported.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass the required federal background screening and fingerprinting process mandated by Denver International Airport to secure an airport badge.
Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment and handle multiple physical tasks under pressure.
Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a positive attitude.
Availability: Schedule flexibility to work weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as needed to align with airport flight schedules.
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs (such as heavy trash bags, chemical buckets, or food crates).
Must be able to pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous dishwashing, kitchen steward, or restaurant back-of-house experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Wash, rinse, and sanitize all plates, utensils, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment quickly and efficiently.
Properly dry and return clean dishes, cookware, and service items to their designated storage areas.
Safely operate and maintain the commercial dishwasher, checking and documenting chemical and temperature levels as required.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors, wipe down stainless steel work surfaces, and keep all walk-ins, freezers, and storage areas clean and organized.
Empty kitchen trash cans, recycling bins, and compost regularly throughout the shift, transporting garbage to designated airport disposal areas safely.
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly deep-cleaning tasks for kitchen equipment, hoods, walls, and vents.
Assist the line cooks and kitchen leadership with basic, light food preparation tasks (e.g., washing produce, peeling vegetables, assembling simple items) as directed.
Help receive, unpack, and properly store incoming food, beverage, and chemical deliveries, adhering to FIFO (First In, First Out) standards.
Monitor the kitchen lines to ensure cooks have the clean tools, pans, and equipment they need to keep service moving smoothly.
Strictly follow all local health department regulations and airport-specific safety, health, and food sanitation procedures.
Maintain a dry, slip-free kitchen floor by immediately cleaning up spills and utilizing "wet floor" caution signs.