Steward

Work Responsibilities:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine 
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering. 
• Change dishwasher in dish machine every hour.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area. 
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed. 
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first. 
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Ensuring procedures are followed when dealing with all safety and security issues are concerned. 
• Train and develop kitchen staff on weekly topic.
• Inspect, correct, and oversee all potential cleanliness and health codes that could lead to a violation of the California Health Code. 

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in dishwashing and industrial cleaning.
• At least 6 months experience in similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
• Be able to work in standing positions for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to California Health Department for Food Service Employees.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes needed.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold