Steward

Job Summary:

We are seeking a diligent and organized Steward to join our team. The Steward will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You'll be working alongside our Executive Chef and Sous Chef and play a crucial role in keeping the place sparkling clean and ensuring that our guests have a great experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring a sanitary and efficient working environment.

We will provide you with the training you need to be successful. We take great pride in our quality food and friendly, impeccable service. Our high standards can only be maintained through great people like you who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible for our guests every day.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Dishwashing and Cleaning:
  • Operate and maintain the dishwashing equipment, ensuring all dishes, utensils, and kitchenware are cleaned and sanitized.
  • Wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils following established procedures.
  • Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and orderly, including sweeping and mopping floors.
• Utensil and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Inspect, clean, and properly restaurant kitchen equipment such as blenders, grills, and ovens.
  • Report any malfunctioning equipment or maintenance needs promptly.
• Waste Management:
  • Dispose of kitchen waste and recyclables in accordance with waste management guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain waste disposal areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Assistance to Kitchen Staff:
  • Support kitchen staff by assisting in the preparation of basic food items or mise in place.
  • Ensure that all kitchen areas are well-stocked with necessary supplies.
• Compliance with Health and Safety Standards:
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
  • Report any safety hazards or concerns to the supervisor.

Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Steward, Dishwasher, or similar role in a hospitality or food service setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Restaurant K.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience cleaning a commercial kitchen is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to acquire a valid Texas Food Handler Card within thirty (30) days of hiring.
• To inspire people to embrace different cultures of the world.

Work Environment:

• This job entails frequent exposure to high temperatures and extreme cold. There is frequent contact/immersion of hands in water and sanitation solutions; and contact with produce items, dairy products, and frequent allergen-related items such as nuts, citrus, peanut butter, cinnamon, etc.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• May be requested to work weekends for special events.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to reach, bend, and frequently lift 30 pounds.
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds at a time.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

At Restaurant K, when we say inspire people, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our organization, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which include “We Are Better Together” and “We Do the Right Thing”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability