Kitchen Steward

Role overview

Kitchen cleaning and service support

• Wash, clean, and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware; operate dishwashing machines safely.
• Store cleaned items for kitchen and service use, and maintain dishwashing areas, sinks, drains, and workstations.
• Clean floors, walls, work surfaces, storage areas, and waste areas; dispose of garbage and food waste properly and regularly.
• Support kitchen cleanliness during service, follow cleaning schedules, and keep clean tools and equipment available.
• Set up and break down kitchen areas; move supplies, equipment, and deliveries as required.
• Provide additional cleaning and operational support for events and special functions.

Procedures and safe handling

• Follow property safety, health, service, and hygiene regulations and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Use cleaning chemicals only as trained, following approved dilution, labelling, PPE, and storage requirements.
• Follow labelled storage locations and handling and issue-and-return procedures established by the Chief Steward.
• Complete assigned dishwasher operating and temperature checks and promptly report unsafe or faulty equipment.
• Report damaged or missing OS&E and record breakages according to the approved process.

Waste and equipment care

• Follow waste separation and recycling practices and dispose of food waste, glass, and other materials according to procedures.
• Handle delicate glassware, crockery, cutlery, and service equipment according to approved procedures to minimize damage.
• Reduce waste by handling equipment carefully and minimizing breakages.
• Remain flexible and support operations where needed; perform additional duties assigned by management.