Kitchen Steward

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and back-of-house areas. This role supports kitchen operations by ensuring utensils, equipment, and work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, and cooking equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, stores, wash areas, and garbage rooms.
• Ensure proper waste segregation and disposal as per hotel standards.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines at all times.
• Assist kitchen staff with basic tasks such as moving supplies and arranging equipment.
• Operate dishwashing machines and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, drains, walls, and workstations.
• Report any maintenance issues or equipment damage to the supervisor.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are strictly followed.
• Support the kitchen team during peak operation hours as required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Physically fit to stand for long hours and lift kitchen items.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures and cleaning chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Job Type: Full-time