🍽️ Steward – Job Description
📌 Role Overview
A Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and organization in food service areas such as kitchens, dining areas, and storage spaces. They support kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
- Wash dishes, glassware, and cooking tools efficiently
- Ensure proper waste disposal and maintain cleanliness standards
- Assist in basic food preparation (as required)
- Keep storage areas organized and stocked
- Follow hygiene and safety standards at all times
- Support chefs and kitchen staff during busy operations
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and correctly
- Ensure availability of clean plates, cutlery, and kitchen tools
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Basic knowledge of hygiene and sanitation practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Physical stamina and ability to stand for long hours
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Time management skills
- Attention to cleanliness and detail
🎓 Qualifications
- Minimum: High school education or equivalent
- No formal certification required (training is usually provided)
- Food safety or hygiene certification is an advantage
🧰 Experience
- 0–2 years of experience in hotels, restaurants, or catering services (freshers can apply)
⚙️ Work Environment
- Hotels, restaurants, resorts, hospitals, or catering companies
- Work involves standing, lifting, and handling cleaning tasks
- Shift-based work, including weekends and holidays
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cleanliness and hygiene standards maintained
- Efficiency in dishwashing and cleaning tasks
- Support provided to kitchen operations
- Compliance with food safety standards
