Steward and Utility Worker
About The Position
The Steward and Utility Lead is a hands-on working role within JRTC's Food & Beverage team. This position leads by example, helping to coordinate daily stewarding and utility tasks such as dishwashing, sanitation, equipment care, and supply distribution. The Lead works alongside the stewarding team to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment, ensuring that operations run smoothly for dining, catering, and concessions service. While not a supervisory role, this position serves as the point person for the stewarding crew during shifts and supports the Chef Manager by guiding workflow and ensuring standards are met
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift, move, and carry loads up to 50 lbs. safely
- Physical stamina and mobility, including ability to stand, reach, kneel, and bend for long periods
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid food handler certification
- Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow directions and adapt to shifting operational needs
Responsibilities
- Lead by example in stewarding and utility tasks; set pace and maintain high work standards
- Serve as the point of contact for the stewarding team during shifts, relaying needs and updates to the Chef Manager
- Assist with onboarding and training new stewarding staff in proper cleaning, sanitation, and safety practices
- Help keep team members organized and focused on assigned tasks.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and trays using commercial dish machines and sinks
- Clean and sanitize dish storage areas, prep tables, refrigerators, walls, and other food service surfaces
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors at designated intervals; clean up spills immediately
- Empty, clean, and wash all trash receptacles and kitchen mats
- Steam clean or hose out garbage cans in designated areas
- Ensure compliance with all sanitation and food safety standards
- Operate dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors, and glass crushers
- Transport supplies, linens, and equipment between the kitchen, warehouse, laundry, concessions, and catering locations
- Assist with stocking shelves, replenishing items, and organizing storage areas
- Report any sanitation, safety, or equipment issues promptly to the Chef Manager
- Support food & beverage operations by assisting with line prep, dining room service, concessions operations, or catering tasks as needed
- Set up and break down food service areas, tables, and equipment for events
- Deliver and distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment as directed
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
- Comply with all outlined sanitation, health, and safety requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Food & Beverage leadership
Benefits
- Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
- Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC
- JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
