Kitchen Steward

POSITION: Kitchen Steward
REPORTS TO: Manager of Food Services
STATUS: Hourly – Non-Exempt – Part-Time

Overview: The Kitchen Steward works under the supervision of the Manager of Food Services, to ensure the proper maintenance of food service facilities and equipment. This role requires a high level of professionalism, commitment, and adaptability to uphold Coalition Values and maintain an environment of dignity, respect, and cooperation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage shelves.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize dining hall tables, chairs, and countertops before and after meal service.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other food service equipment using manual, chemical, and/or mechanical methods.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum dining hall floors to maintain cleanliness and prevent slip hazards.
• Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Assist in the assembly and packaging of meals for distribution, ensuring accurate portioning and presentation.
• Unload food and non-food products to go into food pantry, coolers and freezers using safe lifting, pulling and pushing practices.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing food service equipment, including ovens, steamers, ice machines, etc.
• Clean and maintain various types of floors, walls, and surfaces, and ceiling vents.
• Maintain assigned equipment in optimal condition dishwasher by clearing of food and other debris prior to and after use.
• Collaborate with Food Services Cook on volunteer groups and individuals on safe food preparation, serving, and cleaning if needed.
• Assist Food Services Cook with food preparation activities as needed, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and following recipes under the guidance of kitchen staff.
• As needed, operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and food processors safely and efficiently.
• Receive and inspect incoming food deliveries to ensure quality and freshness under the guidance of the Food Services Cook.
• Properly store food items in designated areas, adhering to FIFO (first in, first out) principles to minimize waste.
• Report kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures to Kitchen Services Manager or other Management staff promptly.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure donors fill out food donation forms to be provided to the Development team for processing.
• Label each individual food donation that is perishable with date of reception once received from the donor.

Qualifications:

• HS or GED preferred and at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous experience in cleaning and preventative maintenance preferred.
• Bilingual candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Safely climb up and down ladders.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short periods of time.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Work independently and employ critical thinking skills to problem-solve issues.
• Follow instruction from supervisor and communicate effectively with team members and volunteers.
• Safely use cleaning tools such as broom, mop and scrub brushes, and safely use common cleaning chemicals.
• Effective and reliable team player with appropriate communication skills.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion, and kindness towards others.
• Dependable and punctual.

Disclaimer: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.