Steward, Kitchen

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Village of Waterloo, NY

51d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for ensuring the kitchen is clean, well maintained and always organized. The Steward will maintain a high standard of cleanliness according to the food service sanitation codes. The Steward, upon demonstrating job performance excellence, will be considered for growth opportunities. Focus on departmental goals of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency.

Requirements

Must have ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs
Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekend hours and overtime as business needs dictate
Wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready to eat foods
Work in kitchen setting where varying temperatures; hot and humid conditions
Be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

Be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate
Consistently providing an exciting environment and World Class Service by providing Old-World Hospitality and Charm, as well as live the company core values
Comply with department standards, guidelines, and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines
Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling
Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling
Responsible for using chemicals as prescribed and responsibly
Ensure all chemicals are in properly labeled containers
Maintain floor cleanliness, ALWAYS use “wet floor” safety signage when floors are being cleaned or wet.
Remove trash and waste, clean trash can and replenish with liners as needed
Ensure items being disposed of are appropriate
Responsible for reporting all breakage
Operate dish machine and complete daily maintenance
Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are “Sorted”, “Set in Order”, “Systematically Cleaned”, “Standardized”, and “Sustained”
Update Daily Management Systems board to include daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps
Conduct him/her in a gracious, kind, and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous, and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values
Perform other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management