Steward@Natiional Gallery of Art

Sodexo Live! (Hourly)

160d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we invite you to join us as a Steward at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Our Steward will be knowledgeable of and responsible for upholding Sodexo Live! standards for proper food handling and sanitation, as well as OSHA standards and MSDS guidelines. They will utilize manual cleaning methods as well as automated machinery to maintain Sodexo Live!'s standards for cleanliness and sanitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions.
Strong team orientation, with an ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to work well independently, in a high stress, fast paced environment.
Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and carry approximately 20 feet.
Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth (1/4) of a mile and the circumference of the unit several times a day.
While performing duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.
Employee must be able to perform repetitive motions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
Employee must be able to work in a cold environment - such as when working in walk-in refrigerators.
The employee frequently has hands in soapy water and/or cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Employee must be able to operate in an environment with moderate to high noise
Employee must have the ability to walk with non-skid shoes at all times.

Responsibilities

Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to teamwork and service.
Support back of the house operations ensuring a clean and sanitary environment
Assist in fulfilling needs and requirements for catering and/or game day events.
Assist culinary staff in plating meals and deliver food to the banquet areas for buffets, receptions and dinners;
Keep communication flowing within the kitchen; Inform and update peers and subordinates on relevant information that impacts department.