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About the Role
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA is looking for a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and stewarding areas. Responsibilities include washing dishes, cleaning equipment, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting kitchen operations.
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Responsibilities
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, kitchen equipment, china, glassware, and silverware using dishwashing machines or manual methods.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, preparation surfaces, sinks, counters, walls, floors, drains, and storage areas.
- Ensure all stewarding and kitchen areas remain clean, organized, and hygienic throughout each shift.
- Operate and maintain dishwashing machines, pot washing stations, hand wash stations, and waste disposal equipment according to operating procedures.
- Inspect cleaned items for quality and cleanliness, rewash items where necessary, and store them appropriately.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations and hotel standards.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
- Maintain proper waste segregation and disposal procedures.
- Assist in receiving, inspecting, storing, and rotating food and non food deliveries using FIFO principles.
- Support kitchen operations by ensuring a continuous supply of clean utensils and equipment.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in stewarding, kitchen cleaning, or hospitality is preferred but not essential.
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Summary
- The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene throughout all kitchen, stewarding, and food preparation areas.
- The role ensures that all kitchen equipment, utensils, china, glassware, silverware, and work areas are cleaned, sanitized, stored correctly, and available for daily operations.
Cleaning & Sanitation
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, kitchen equipment, china, glassware, and silverware using dishwashing machines or manual methods.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, preparation surfaces, sinks, counters, walls, floors, drains, and storage areas.
- Ensure all stewarding and kitchen areas remain clean, organized, and hygienic throughout each shift.
- Operate and maintain dishwashing machines, pot washing stations, hand wash stations, and waste disposal equipment according to operating procedures.
- Inspect cleaned items for quality and cleanliness, rewash items where necessary, and store them appropriately.
- Return all clean equipment, china, glassware, and silverware to designated storage areas while minimizing breakage.
Food Safety & Hygiene
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations and hotel standards.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
- Maintain proper waste segregation and disposal procedures.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and other applicable food safety requirements.
- Report any hygiene, sanitation, or food safety concerns immediately to the Chief Steward or Supervisor.
Equipment & Inventory
- Assist in receiving, inspecting, storing, and rotating food and non food deliveries using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all operating equipment and utensils.
- Report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, or safety hazards promptly.
- Assist with periodic inventories of operating equipment and stewarding supplies.
- Support efforts to minimize loss or breakage of china, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment.
Operational Support
- Support kitchen operations by ensuring a continuous supply of clean utensils and equipment.
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with general cleaning and operational requirements as needed.
- Complete assigned daily cleaning schedules and deep cleaning tasks.
- Follow instructions from the Chief Steward or Stewarding Supervisor to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Assist during banquets, special events, and periods of high business volume.
- Perform additional duties within the Stewarding Department as assigned.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Comply with all hotel policies, procedures, and departmental standards.
- Adhere to fire, health, hygiene, food safety, and occupational health and safety regulations.
- Wear the correct uniform, personal protective equipment (PPE), name badge, and maintain grooming standards at all times.
- Report accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment faults, and security concerns immediately.
- Participate in emergency response procedures in accordance with hotel emergency policies.
- Support the Hotel Emergency Action Team (HEAT) when required and as directed.
General Responsibilities
- Report to duty punctually and maintain professional standards of conduct.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and a professional appearance.
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues across all departments.
- Attend departmental meetings, training sessions, and mandatory hotel programs.
- Demonstrate flexibility by supporting operational requirements across the Food & Beverage division when needed.
- Deliver courteous, professional, and efficient service to both internal and external guests.
- Uphold the hotel's service culture and company values in all interactions.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Efficiency
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- “Can do” attitude
BACKGROUND
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in stewarding, kitchen cleaning, or hospitality is preferred but not essential.
- Experience working in hotels or large scale food service operations is an advantage.
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