McCalls Catering & Events
Job Summary
Kitchen Steward – responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of kitchen and dining areas, operating dishwashing equipment, and supporting food prep as needed. This is a part‑time position with rotating schedule that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and early mornings.
Responsibilities
Setup and organize work station with proper equipment
Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA Standards
Check the working condition of equipment to ensure proper operation
Fill the dish machine with proper water level and set temperature to standard
Organize breakdown area for dirty ware
Remove excess food/debris from soiled ware before placing items in the machine
Position dirty ware in designated racks for cleaning
Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and wash by hand or dishwashing machine
Remove washed ware, allow to dry, and place in designated area
Inspect cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas; re‑clean any item not meeting standards
Handle all dishes carefully to prevent breakage and losses
Change and refill dish machine water to ensure proper cleaning
Know correct temperature for high‑volume machine ware‑washing, including rinsing and pre‑soaking of all items
Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately
Transport garbage can from kitchen to dumpster, empty and clean it according to standard
Report damages, maintenance issues, or safety hazards to supervisor
Organize and restock wash areas for next shift
Restock dish station and storage according to needs
May locate and bring special equipment to kitchen as requested
Promote the use of safe and environmentally friendly work habits in all duties
Check for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and remove the hazard
Use safety procedures when using all equipment
Perform side duties as requested, including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, and cleaning of kitchen areas, storerooms, and wet/dry storage areas
Prepare food in line as requested by kitchen team, including cutting fruit, vegetables, and preparing meat
Ensure compliance with management standards for care and cleaning of all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, equipment, floor drains, vent‑a‑hoods, trash removal, and maintenance of kitchen and back hallways
Qualifications
Constant standing and walking
Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10–15 lb, occasional lifting up to 30 lb, rare lifting up to 100 lb (with assistance)
Able to use ladders and clean ground‑level areas
Some culinary experience preferred
Valid California Food Handlers Card
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Additional Information This is a part‑time position. Attendance will be required in line with business needs, including weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings, based on rotating scheduling. The essential responsibilities of this position are described above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document does not state nor imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position.
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Responsibilities
Setup and organize work station with proper equipment
Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA Standards
Check the working condition of equipment to ensure proper operation
Fill the dish machine with proper water level and set temperature to standard
Organize breakdown area for dirty ware
Remove excess food/debris from soiled ware before placing items in the machine
Position dirty ware in designated racks for cleaning
Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and wash by hand or dishwashing machine
Remove washed ware, allow to dry, and place in designated area
Inspect cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas; re‑clean any item not meeting standards
Handle all dishes carefully to prevent breakage and losses
Change and refill dish machine water to ensure proper cleaning
Know correct temperature for high‑volume machine ware‑washing, including rinsing and pre‑soaking of all items
Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately
Transport garbage can from kitchen to dumpster, empty and clean it according to standard
Report damages, maintenance issues, or safety hazards to supervisor
Organize and restock wash areas for next shift
Restock dish station and storage according to needs
May locate and bring special equipment to kitchen as requested
Promote the use of safe and environmentally friendly work habits in all duties
Check for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and remove the hazard
Use safety procedures when using all equipment
Perform side duties as requested, including cleaning, setting up presoaking solution, and cleaning of kitchen areas, storerooms, and wet/dry storage areas
Prepare food in line as requested by kitchen team, including cutting fruit, vegetables, and preparing meat
Ensure compliance with management standards for care and cleaning of all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, equipment, floor drains, vent‑a‑hoods, trash removal, and maintenance of kitchen and back hallways
Qualifications
Constant standing and walking
Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10–15 lb, occasional lifting up to 30 lb, rare lifting up to 100 lb (with assistance)
Able to use ladders and clean ground‑level areas
Some culinary experience preferred
Valid California Food Handlers Card
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Additional Information This is a part‑time position. Attendance will be required in line with business needs, including weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings, based on rotating scheduling. The essential responsibilities of this position are described above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document does not state nor imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position.
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