Description

Job Title: Steward

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 p/h; based on experience

Location: Crystal River, FL

Reports to: Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Cleans the kitchen, including dishes, flatware and related equipment to ensure a clean and organized work area. 

Only candidates that meet the below qualifications will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up workstation as required including filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, setting up flatware presoak, and gathering required set-up equipment for pot sink.
• Rinses/scrapes all dishes; washes dishes and flatware as each rack is filled; may put clean dishes in assigned storage locations.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after spill, empties and cleans trash cans when they become full.
• Monitors chemicals and water temperature during shift, changes water at specified intervals.
• Cleans kitchen equipment such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills; cleans and organizes storeroom.
• Notifies supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all cutlery, glassware, food machines, etc.
• Ability to keep open and effective communication with fellow coworkers and leadership
• Ensure all equipment is running properly and safely before start of shift to ensure efficiency of the department
• Keep the dish machine clean and reports any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas. Keeps dish room clean and organized.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Ensure all cleaning and sanitation procedures are being followed
• Responsible for storing all clean cutlery and glassware in the proper area
• Complete any additional duties assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Position requires full flexibility in scheduling to work AM/PM, weekends & holidays. Overtime may be required as business needs.
• Must have attention to detail, strong ability to multi-task, and time-management skills
• Kitchen, housekeeping, or steward experience of at least 1 year is preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Will be required to handle cleaning chemicals throughout shift.
• Sanitation and HACCP proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to complete repetitive motions throughout shift such as reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, etc.
• Must be able to lift, push, carry, and pull at least 50lbs.
• Be able to work in a hot, cold, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Plantation on Crystal River is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Plantation on Crystal River and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to hr@KWIResorts.com.