Utility-Stewarding | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Utility-Stewarding

This Utility-Stewarding position is responsible for the proper cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen locations and equipment. Ensure the proper handling and storage of all equipment in designated areas. This role pays an hourly rate of $27.47-$29.47 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until September 8, 2026.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Assist Culinary with plating food for individual plated functions as needed.
• Assist Culinary staff with any immediate needs within the kitchens.
• Break down all food items from banquet functions and prepare soiled equipment to be washed.
• Discard food debris in proper composting bins and discard recyclable materials in proper recycling bins.
• Gather and use proper sanitizing solutions generated by the ELT machine.
• Clean and sanitize entire kitchen areas, including storage areas, hallways, and elevators.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen coolers and discard outdated items.
• Clean and sanitize all small wares after banquet functions.
• Fill out dish machine logs.
• Properly dispense, store, and use chemicals.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, restrooms, and locker rooms as needed.
• Maintain garbage and empty as needed.
• Keep kitchens organized and put clean equipment away.
• Clean food and beverage back-of-house areas.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are issued.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

For Plated Functions Utility Stewards shall:

• Break down waiter trays as they are brought back.
• Dump glasses and rack.
• Empty all water pitchers, goosenecks, coffee pots, etc., and return to rack.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply, and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
• Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors and employees.
• Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
• Ability to work closely with others
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; have a sense of urgency
• Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
• Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.