Student Steward

Upper Crust Food Service • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

Student Stewards help keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and operating properly. The role includes washing dishes, putting away deliveries, and assisting with food preparation when needed. It offers hands-on kitchen experience and requires teamwork and a strong commitment to cleanliness.

The work environment may be loud and busy, with kitchen hazards including hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Exposure to extreme heat or cold and cleaning chemicals is possible. The role requires standing for long periods, up to 8 or more hours, as well as walking, bending, stooping, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 or more hours, and to walk, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous restaurant dishwashing experience.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes by machine or by hand.
• Put away clean dishware, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans.
• Stock supplies at serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas.
• Help with food preparation duties as directed, such as salad bar and cold dishes.
• Help unload and put away deliveries.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed