Steward

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and cooking utensils, placing them in racks for dishwashing.
• Stacks clean dishes, transports them to the cook’s line, and stores them appropriately, with a commitment to rewashing if necessary.
• Changes dishwater regularly, ensuring optimal functioning of the dish machine.
• Hand washes pots, pans, and trays as needed.
• Manages waste disposal, including compost, recycling, and garbage, and breaks down cardboard boxes for proper disposal.
• Assists in receiving daily deliveries, handling items such as dry goods, meat, produce, equipment, and supplies.
• Cleans and disposes of grease waste from the grease trap following restaurant schedules and policies.
• Receives and organizes linen deliveries in restaurant storage areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and supplies at handwashing sinks.
• Follows a schedule for carpet removal and sweeping or vacuuming.
• Sets up and breaks down the dishwashing area efficiently.
• Fills and empties soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweeps and mops floors to ensure a tidy workspace.
• Assembles and disassembles the dish machine as required.
• Cleans the exterior of the restaurant and building common areas, removing trash.
• Performs general restaurant and restroom cleaning tasks as directed.
• Wipes up spills promptly to keep kitchen floors dry and clean.
• Notifies the Manager of any dish machine issues or deviations from safety standards.
• Adheres to hygiene practices, ensuring hands are washed before handling clean dishes.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment, organizing all dish stations and areas consistently.
• Conducts personal inspections and follows preventive maintenance procedures to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Food Sanitation Certification

• Must be able to read labels on chemicals

• Strong problem solving and communication skills

• Exceptional time management skills

• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Position Summary

At Tanner’s Prime Burger the Steward plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Responsible for the efficient cleaning and organization of dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas, the Dishwasher ensures compliance with safety standards and contributes to the overall cleanliness and functionality of the restaurant.