Kitchen Steward

About the role

The Kitchen Steward ensures that the kitchen and surrounding areas remain clean, sanitary, and ready for service. Working closely with the supervisory team, the steward follows established cleaning schedules and complies with health and hygiene regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect cleaning materials and equipment, checking daily that they are in good working order and reporting any defects.
• Clean stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators and other kitchen equipment using appropriate solutions, brushes and cloths.
• Wash pots, pans, trays, dishware, glasses and cutlery by hand or using a dishwasher; polish utensils when required.
• Dry, stack and store cleaned items, and transport food supplies between storeroom, freezer and kitchen using trolleys or baskets.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down service areas for special functions and may perform basic food preparation such as blending soups or washing vegetables.
• Maintain operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas and adhere to restaurant health, safety and fire‑life‑safety policies.

Required profile

• Ability to follow detailed cleaning schedules and health‑hygiene regulations.
• Attention to detail and willingness to report equipment issues promptly.
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting and moving supplies throughout the shift.

Required skills

• Dishwashing (hand and machine)
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators)
• Food transportation using trolleys or baskets
• Basic food preparation (blending soups, washing vegetables)