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Cohen House Steward

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Cohen House Steward provides routine and event-driven housekeeping and stewarding support for Rice University's Faculty Club. Duties include daily cleaning of offices, restrooms, kitchens, dining ...

Cohen House Steward

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Cohen House Steward provides routine and event-driven housekeeping and stewarding support for Rice University's Faculty Club. Duties include daily cleaning of offices, restrooms, kitchens, dining ...

Steward

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Position Description Job title Milk and Cookies - Back of House Steward Reports to General Manager, Milk amp; Cookies Classification Hourly- Non Exempt Duties and responsibilities Reasonable ...

Steward

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Position Description Job title Milk and Cookies - Back of House Steward Reports to General Manager, Milk & Cookies Classification Hourly- Non Exempt Duties and responsibilities Reasonable ...

Back of House Steward

Ardmore, PA

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Job Summary The steward position is to assist the kitchen and restaurant team in keeping a healthy ... To maintain the heart of the house area and all equipment to a level as directed by their ...

Job Summary The Back of House (BOH) Steward Supervisor is responsible for overseeing stewarding operations and ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen, dishwashing ...

Job Summary The Back of House (BOH) Steward Supervisor is responsible for overseeing stewarding operations and ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen, dishwashing ...

Job Summary The Back of House (BOH) Steward Supervisor is responsible for overseeing stewarding operations and ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen, dishwashing ...

We're looking for an Event Steward to lead back-of-house stewarding operations at The Brook. In this role, you'll oversee sanitation, inventory, equipment management, and team performance to ensure ...

Industrial Sandblaster/Painter

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

They offer complete turnkey responsibilities by detailing shop drawings, fabricating, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting and assembly in-house. Steward Machine Co. is certified by ...

Certified Welding Inspector

Bainbridge, GA · On-site

$25.75 - $34.75/hr

They offer complete turnkey responsibilities by detailing shop drawings, fabricating, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting and assembly in-house. Steward Machine Co. is certified by ...

CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

We offer complete turnkey solutions, handling everything from detailing shop drawings and fabricating to welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting, and assembly--all in-house. Steward ...

Steward

Westerly, RI · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Ocean House Collection Steward Weekapaug Inn A Collection Unlike Any Other The Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties. The Ocean House features 49 luxury guest rooms, 18 Signature ...

Steward

Westerly, RI · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Ocean House Collection Steward Weekapaug Inn A Collection Unlike Any Other The Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties. The Ocean House features 49 luxury guest rooms, 18 Signature ...

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Cohen House Steward

Houston, TX • On-site

Rice University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Position summary:
The Cohen House Steward provides routine and event-driven housekeeping and stewarding support for Rice University's Faculty Club. Duties include daily cleaning of offices, restrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, and public areas; dishwashing support; trash and linen removal; floor care; and maintaining sanitation and organization in both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces. The Steward also assists with bussing tables during lunch service, flipping rooms for banquets, and supporting event setup and breakdown.
This position works closely with the culinary team, banquet captains, and event staff to ensure Cohen House is clean, guest-ready, and maintained to Rice Hospitality standards. The Steward may be required to unlock and secure the building, report maintenance issues, and perform special custodial and event-support assignments as needed.
This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent is expected to report to campus, provide designated essential services, and work under the direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of the emergency.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and is comfortable in a fast-paced hospitality setting with shifting priorities. They should have at least one year of custodial, stewarding, or commercial kitchen experience and demonstrate strong attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a high-traffic facility.
Workplace Requirements:
On-Campus Position:
This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at Cohen House, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Work Environment:
Combined indoor/outdoor work environment in kitchen facilities, dining spaces, offices, and event spaces. Work may occur in areas that are not climate-controlled and may include tight or restricted spaces.
Work Hazards:
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet/slippery floors, hot water, hot equipment, and commercial dishwashing machinery. Work may involve ladders, elevated areas, or outdoor surfaces.
Work Schedule:
Weekly schedule may vary and can include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on event needs. Must be available to work any required shift. Overtime may be required during peak periods.
Physical Demands:
Moderate to heavy physical activity, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; walk or stand for up to 8 hours a day; bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, and reach. Must be able to perform repetitive motion tasks and handle commercial cleaning tools and dishwashing equipment.
This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
Hiring Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
  • No formal education required
  • 2+ years of related custodial, stewarding, or floor-care experience
  • Valid Houston Food Handler Certificate or equivalent (ServSafe)

Skills:
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation standards, and safety procedures
  • Ability to operate commercial dishwashers, basic custodial equipment, and floor-care tools
  • Ability to speak and understand basic English
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Essential Functions:
  • Cleans offices, restrooms, kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and public spaces
  • Vacuums, sweeps, dusts, and mops floors throughout Cohen House
  • Washes, sanitizes, and stores dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and service ware (as needed)
  • Removes dirty linens and kitchen trash; transports waste to dumpsters
  • Busses tables during daily lunch service
  • Assists with room flips and event setup for banquets, receptions, and meetings
  • Cleans and polishes furniture, doors, mirrors, glass, and other surfaces
  • Replenishes custodial supplies, restroom items, and sanitizer stations
  • Cleans exterior entrances, patio areas, and kitchen ramps; leaf-blows outdoor spaces as needed
  • Performs periodic deep-cleaning tasks (steam carpet cleaning, window washing, vent dusting, pressure washing)
  • Identifies and reports needed repairs or maintenance issues
  • Assists other custodians and hospitality staff as needed
  • Unlocks/locks building and secures areas at beginning or end of shift, if assigned
  • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor or team lead

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University's Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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