Kitchen Steward - Grand Bahama

Job Overview:

The kitchen steward is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas. The duties include maintaining a cleaning schedule for the kitchen, detailed cleaning of all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, grills, etc.), and cleaning storage areas and refrigerators. As a kitchen steward, you report to the lead chef, kitchen supervisor, or department manager. 

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, well-maintained, and organized at all times. 
• Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times. 
• Operate pot-washing machinery and maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards. 
• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines. 
• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures. 
• Dispose of waste as per kitchen standards and adhere to recycling guidelines. 
• Ensure the waste bin area is kept clean and tidy. 
• Carry out general cleaning as directed to include sweeping, mopping up, washing up, emptying of bins and boxes, ensuring placement in the correct containers 
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures. 
• Cleans and maintains floors and walls in the kitchen and dishwashing area by following standard procedures. 
• Cleans large kitchen equipment as assigned, following established procedures. 
• Consistently adheres to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. 
• Knowledge and proficiency to operate industrial dishwashers. 
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in good working order. 
• Check all chemical levels and inventory. 
• Wash, wipe, sort, stack, and store all cleaned items in an organized and safe manner. 
• If any breakages or chipped items are found, then remove them from circulation and update the breakage and inventory register. 
• Report any maintenance or hazard issues to the manager. 
• Organizing the storage areas 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Professional Requirements:

•  Report to work on time and as scheduled 
• Wear identification while on duty 
• Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner 
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices 
• Communicate the mission, vision, and values of the organization 
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities 
• Maintain professional attire 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent 
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role 
• Valid driver's license 
• Current Health Certificate 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain cleaning records and prepare cleaning reports. 
• Ability to use kitchen equipment 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently  
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for long periods of time 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladder occasionally 
• Ability to reach above shoulder height occasionally 
• Ability to use fine motor skills for typing, grasping, chopping, manipulating objects with fingers 
• Ability to work overnight shifts as required 
• Ability to work weekend and non-business hour shifts as required 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals