Commercial Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher

Job Title: Commercial Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher
Pay: $21.30/hr
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Fridays To Tuesdays:
Three Shifts Available: AM Shift, Mid-Day Shift, PM Shift
Status: Temp-to-Hire
Great Benefits Including: Lunch Served Daily!

Kitchen Steward Job Description
PrideStaff is working with a Seattle company that provides delicious meals from chef-to-consumer. This company is seeking a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Steward to join their dynamic culinary team. As the backbone of their commercial kitchen, the steward ensures that the chefs and staff have the clean cookware and equipment, and sanitized spaces they need to create exceptional food. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in a sparkling clean workspace, and want to be a part of a company with opportunities for advancement, apply right away.

Kitchen Steward Job Responsibilities

• Dish & Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain the commercial dishwashing machine. Wash, sanitize, and properly store all pots, pans, utensils, plates, and glassware using both the dishwashing machine and the 3-compartment sink method.
• Facility Cleanliness: Sweep and mop kitchen floors, wipe down prep tables, and clean walls and baseboards as needed to maintain a pristine environment.
• Waste Management: Manage all trash, recycling, and compost generated outside of chef team operations. While chef teams are responsible for handling their own waste, stewards should routinely empty and maintain all shared waste stations. Shared waste stations include areas such as break rooms, dishwashing stations, QA desks, manager offices, Marketplace bins, and other support departments. Ensure strict compliance with Seattle's local sorting and composting regulations.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and sanitary working environment in strict accordance with King County Department of Health regulations and company standards.
• Team Support: Provide kitchen-related services as directed by kitchen leadership.

Kitchen Steward Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Certifications: Must possess (or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire) a valid Washington State Food Worker Card .
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a willingness to help out wherever needed.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and capable of managing time effectively during busy rushes.
• Flexibility: Open availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the hospitality industry.
• Bilingual Spanish: While not a requirement for the job, it is a nice skill to have.

Kitchen Steward Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Ability to comfortably lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in a hot, humid, and frequently noisy kitchen environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and hot water.

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in the US.
• Must provide 2-3 work references.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff!

Job Title: Commercial Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher
Pay: $21.30/hr
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Fridays To Tuesdays:
Three Shifts Available: AM Shift, Mid-Day Shift, PM Shift
Status: Temp-to-Hire
Great Benefits Including: Lunch Served Daily!

Kitchen Steward Job Description
PrideStaff is working with a Seattle company that provides delicious meals from chef-to-consumer. This company is seeking a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Steward to join their dynamic culinary team. As the backbone of their commercial kitchen, the steward ensures that the chefs and staff have the clean cookware and equipment, and sanitized spaces they need to create exceptional food. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in a sparkling clean workspace, and want to be a part of a company with opportunities for advancement, apply right away.

Kitchen Steward Job Responsibilities

• Dish & Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain the commercial dishwashing machine. Wash, sanitize, and properly store all pots, pans, utensils, plates, and glassware using both the dishwashing machine and the 3-compartment sink method.
• Facility Cleanliness: Sweep and mop kitchen floors, wipe down prep tables, and clean walls and baseboards as needed to maintain a pristine environment.
• Waste Management: Manage all trash, recycling, and compost generated outside of chef team operations. While chef teams are responsible for handling their own waste, stewards should routinely empty and maintain all shared waste stations. Shared waste stations include areas such as break rooms, dishwashing stations, QA desks, manager offices, Marketplace bins, and other support departments. Ensure strict compliance with Seattle's local sorting and composting regulations.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and sanitary working environment in strict accordance with King County Department of Health regulations and company standards.
• Team Support: Provide kitchen-related services as directed by kitchen leadership.

Kitchen Steward Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Certifications: Must possess (or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire) a valid Washington State Food Worker Card .
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a willingness to help out wherever needed.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and capable of managing time effectively during busy rushes.
• Flexibility: Open availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the hospitality industry.
• Bilingual Spanish: While not a requirement for the job, it is a nice skill to have.

Kitchen Steward Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Ability to comfortably lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in a hot, humid, and frequently noisy kitchen environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and hot water.

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in the US.
• Must provide 2-3 work references.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff!


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