Steward - Ajax Downtown

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

1h•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for cleaning and storing flatware, silver, glassware, kitchen trays, pots, and pans according to direction from the restaurant management team. The role also assists with food preparation as requested and reports to the Executive Chef. The position is regular full-time, year-round, and pays $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, with actual pay dependent on budget and experience. The Steward cleans and stacks dishes, stores dishes and silver in designated locations, sets up and cleans the dish machine, maintains sanitary kitchen work areas, assists with food delivery storage and food preparation, follows daily preparation lists, and reports issues to the Executive Steward. The role requires working nights, weekends, and holidays and involves extended periods on one's feet in wet, hot, and humid conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior commercial kitchen work experience preferred.
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards.
Basic industry terminology.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to perform basic problem-solving, identify straightforward issues, and propose simple solutions.
Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English.
Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen.
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification.

Responsibilities

Clean and properly stack dishes.
Store dishes and silver in designated locations.
Set up the dish machine, fill its water tanks, and turn on its heating elements.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including kitchen equipment, walk-in refrigerator and freezer storage, dry storage, trash and recycling areas, and floors.
Assist with storing food deliveries.
Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the appropriate times.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble the dishwasher before the end of the shift.
Post caution signs when floors are wet or being mopped.
Keep kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils clean and orderly.
Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications.
Follow daily preparation lists to ensure items are ready for service.
Report problems with food products, kitchen equipment, or work areas to the Executive Steward.
Perform other duties as assigned.