East Austin Steward

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure the kitchen is clean, well maintained and organized at all times.  The Steward will maintain a proper level of clean inventory with a high standard of cleanliness according to the sanitation codes.  The job entails basic maintenance and cleanliness of the cooking equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the organization and cleanliness of kitchen area
• To receive deliveries and put product away with instruction
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety guidelines
• To open and close the kitchen on a daily basis
• Complete all assigned tasks
• Assist the Cooks as necessary
• To assist in food preparation
• Dispose of waste
• Ensure all items are clean according to sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Monitor proper tank temperatures and chemicals
• Record and communicate all breakage
• To assist in the training of new employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Must be able to evaluate and choose alternate courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to gather information from all sources available and know how to use this information to best resolve a problem or need
• Must be effective in listening to and understanding the concerns and issues raised by other employees or customers
• Must be able to prioritize and delegate work as needed
• Must communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Maintain regular attendance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and patrons
• Must be flexible to provide assistance to management team in a 24/7 operating environment 
• Must have reliable transportation
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school diploma / equivalency
• Must possess English Language Skills sufficient to fully comprehend job assignments, including the ability to read, write and communicate in fluent English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working extended hours may be required as needed
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use repetitive wrist and finger movement, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Work standing on feet for extended periods of time, approximately 8+ hours per day
• Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing up to 50 lbs