Steward

Kansas Crossing Casino LC • Pittsburg, KS

7d

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for keeping the kitchen clean, well maintained, and organized while meeting food-service sanitation standards. The position supports departmental goals of consistency, quality, and a sense of urgency. The Steward is expected to demonstrate the company’s values of Fun, Friendly, and Community, provide Hometown Hospitality, and follow department standards and applicable food-safety, sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom requirements. Team members who demonstrate excellent job performance may be considered for growth opportunities.

The role includes washing hands frequently; practicing safe food handling and knife use; cleaning spills promptly; using chemicals responsibly and keeping them labeled; maintaining clean floors and using wet-floor signs; removing waste and reporting breakage; operating and maintaining the dish machine; and helping the Sous Chef store supplies according to 5S principles and date items. The Steward also updates daily checklists and follows kitchen setup roadmaps.

The position requires flexibility to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs dictate. Work takes place in a kitchen with varying temperatures and hot, humid conditions. Physical duties include pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, stacking, crouching, kneeling, and balancing, including in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations are noted. The Steward must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role also carries casino compliance responsibilities, including attending required training, obtaining required licenses, following applicable laws and policies, and reporting potential violations or wrongdoing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass the Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs.
• Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagram-based, or scheduled instructions.
• Ability to resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
• Ability to work all shifts, including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime, as business needs dictate.
• Wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods.
• Ability to work in a kitchen with varying temperatures and hot, humid conditions.
• Physical ability, with reasonable accommodations, to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 pounds, and to reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance in varying work areas, including confined spaces.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, business periodicals, instructions, and correspondence or memos.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attend required casino training and obtain required license(s).

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-shift meetings punctually, participate openly, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Provide Hometown Hospitality and embody the company’s values of Fun, Friendly, and Community.
• Follow department standards and applicable food-service sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom requirements.
• Wash hands frequently and practice safe food handling; pass the Food Service Sanitation course.
• Clean as you go, promptly clean spills, and handle knives safely.
• Use chemicals responsibly and as prescribed, ensuring containers are properly labeled.
• Maintain floor cleanliness and use wet-floor safety signs when floors are wet or being cleaned.
• Remove trash and waste, clean trash cans, replenish liners as needed, dispose of items appropriately, and report breakage.
• Operate the dish machine and complete its daily maintenance.
• Assist the Sous Chef with putting supplies away, follow 5S principles, and date items with the current date.
• Update the Daily Management Systems board with position checklists and follow kitchen setup roadmaps.
• Conduct oneself graciously, kindly, warmly, professionally, courteously, and responsively.
• Perform other duties assigned by department or company management.
• Attend required casino training and obtain required licenses.
• Perform duties in compliance with local laws and regulations and know relevant ordinances, policies, procedures, and the Property’s problem-gambling programs.
• Take steps to prevent minors from gambling or loitering in gambling areas, consuming alcohol, or purchasing tobacco.
• Help maintain effective written policies, procedures, and internal controls for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations as appropriate and report them to management.
• Report known wrongdoing by any staff member.

What This Job Offers

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