Kitchen Steward

JOB SUMMARY

The Steward is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and proper condition of kitchen areas, utensils, equipment, and other food-contact items. The position ensures that the kitchen has a continuous supply of clean and sanitized tools and equipment while strictly following company food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

The Steward plays an important role in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Dishwashing and Utensil Cleaning

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store plates, pots, pans, utensils, trays, containers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all items are thoroughly cleaned and free from food residue, grease, and other contaminants.
• Follow proper dishwashing and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure clean utensils and equipment are readily available to kitchen staff.
• Separate clean and dirty utensils to prevent cross-contamination.

2. Kitchen Cleaning and Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, walls, sinks, tables, shelves, and other designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and cooking areas throughout the shift.
• Clean grease, spills, food debris, and other contaminants immediately.
• Perform scheduled deep-cleaning activities.
• Clean and sanitize garbage bins and waste areas.
• Maintain proper drainage and ensure floor drains are free from obstruction.

3. Equipment Cleaning

• Clean kitchen equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist in cleaning ovens, grills, fryers, exhaust areas, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Use appropriate cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Follow proper chemical dilution, labeling, storage, and handling procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.

4. Waste Management

• Collect and segregate kitchen waste according to company procedures.
• Properly dispose of food waste, packaging materials, and other garbage.
• Keep garbage bins covered and clean.
• Ensure waste is transferred to the designated disposal area regularly.
• Help minimize pest attraction and contamination risks.

5. Food Safety and Hygiene

• Follow company food safety, sanitation, HACCP, GMP, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Practice proper handwashing and use appropriate PPE.
• Prevent cross-contamination between dirty and clean equipment.
• Keep cleaning chemicals away from food, ingredients, and food-contact surfaces.
• Immediately report sanitation, pest, contamination, or food safety concerns to the supervisor.

6. Kitchen Organization

• Maintain proper organization of kitchen utensils, equipment, cleaning materials, and supplies.
• Return cleaned equipment and utensils to their designated storage locations.
• Ensure storage areas remain clean, dry, and orderly.
• Assist in maintaining FIFO/FEFO practices where applicable to kitchen supplies.
• Ensure cleaning tools are properly cleaned, dried, and stored after use.

7. Support to Kitchen Operations

• Assist cooks and kitchen personnel with basic kitchen support tasks when required.
• Provide clean utensils, pots, pans, trays, and other equipment during production and service.
• Assist in receiving and transferring supplies when assigned.
• Help prepare work areas before production and service.
• Support kitchen closing procedures.

DAILY EXPECTATIONS

The Steward is expected to:

• Report to work on time and in complete uniform/PPE.
• Check the cleanliness of the assigned work area before starting the shift.
• Ensure adequate availability of clean utensils and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness continuously throughout operations.
• Clean spills and food debris immediately.
• Properly segregate and dispose of waste.
• Complete scheduled cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Properly clean and store equipment and cleaning tools.
• Conduct final cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas before ending the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• At least High School graduate preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Steward, Dishwasher, Utility Worker, Kitchen Helper, or similar position is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates or applicants without previous experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Good physical stamina.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Good work discipline and attention to cleanliness.

Pay: Php14,040.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person