Steward
On-siteGettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Wash all pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment thoroughly to ensure items are free of food residue, grease, and smoke stains before storage. Maintain cleanliness of floors, counters, trash receptacles, and workstations throughout the shift while following all sanitation procedures and health code requirements. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with cleaning and organizational needs during service to ensure timely availability of clean tools and support overall kitchen workflow. Properly store cleaned items in designated areas and maintain dishwashing and stewarding areas in a clean, efficient condition. Handle cleaning chemicals and detergents safely according to guidelines and report any safety hazards or equipment issues promptly. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment requiring constant standing and frequent physical activity, including lifting items up to 50 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience as a kitchen steward, dishwasher, or in a food service setting
- Experience handling cleaning chemicals
- Strong work ethic with a high level of reliability and dependability
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and sanitation standards
- Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail in cleaning and storage processes
- Ability to support kitchen staff and respond to changing needs during service
- Good organizational skills to maintain an efficient workspace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Constant standing on hard kitchen floors in a busy, high-noise environment
- Frequent walking, bending, reaching, balancing, pushing/pulling, and use of manual and gross motor skills
- Occasional crawling, crouching, and kneeling
- Frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs
- Continuous use of eye-hand coordination for cleaning and handling equipment
- No travel required
- Position is fully property-based
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a kitchen steward, dishwasher, or in a food service setting
- Food safety knowledge
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