Steward

Job Title: Steward

Department: Stewarding

Reports To: Assistant Chief Steward

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Assists outlet chefs and stewards supervisors as assigned to maintain kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils, keep clean and in orderly condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports for work on time when schedule.
• Reports for work in proper uniform and groomed appropriately.
• Observes all employee rules and regulations.
• Observes and enforce all applicable safety and sanitation standards.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash pots, pans and other large utensils by hand.
• Scrapes food from dirty dishes.
• Racks china, silverware and glasses in preparation for entry into dishwashing machine.
• Un-rack china and glassware in order to transfer to storage areas by use of dish truck or hand truck.
• Operate dishwashing machine.
• Wash worktables, walls, doors, sinks, refrigerators, meat blocks, slicers, grinders and can openers.
• Separate boxes, bottles and trash and places it in designated bins.
• Scrub, steam clean, hose out garbage bins and dollies.
• Clean and polish silver and copper.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by use of hand trucks.
• Separate and polish silverware.
• Clean deep fryers, stoves, ovens, shelves, steam tables, racks, hoods, filters, hand trucks, ice creams boxes, freezers, walk-in coolers, reach in coolers, dish storage areas, food warmers and all other kitchen equipment and areas.
• Clean and de-lime washing machines.
• Clean all food prep and food service operating machines and equipment.
• Vacuum food service areas as needed.
• Remove all soiled rags and linen from kitchens and deliver to laundry.
• Deliver bottles and boxes to appropriate recycle stations.
• Recover all stray away food and beverage operating equipment and deliver to dish room.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of entire food preparation area and food service area.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

In addition to performance of the essential function, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the club.

Perform general cleaning tasks using standard Club cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards. 

Language Skills:

Must be able to comprehend the English language in order to communicate with co-workers and fully understand job assignments.

Reasoning Ability:

Be able to work under stress without losing control of emotions. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample physical requirements might include:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to reach, grab and lift objects over shoulder height
• Must be able to squat and kneel down on regular basis
• Must be able to bend & twist upper body to reach up, down or side-ways on regular basis

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a team player and provide lateral service.
• Follow Ocean Reef Club Associate Handbook and Quality Job Standards.
• Be able to endure outside weather conditions; heat, rain, cold, and at times high winds.
• Be willing and able to work when needed, including weekends & holidays.

Attendance, Appearance and Conduct:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Ocean Reef Club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry and report deadlines, associate may be required to work varying schedules to meet the business needs of the Club and report deadlines.

Proper grooming is required by all associates and is described in detail in the Associates Handbook. Associates should review this policy and make sure that at all times they present themselves for shifts looking clean, neat and professional. 

As a condition of employment, all associates agree to fully comply with Ocean Reef Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of Club facilities. Associates who violate Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. If you have any questions or doubts you should seek clarification from your supervisor.

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, change is workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports for work on time when schedule.
• Reports for work in proper uniform and groomed appropriately.
• Observes all employee rules and regulations.
• Observes and enforce all applicable safety and sanitation standards.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash pots, pans and other large utensils by hand.
• Scrapes food from dirty dishes.
• Racks china, silverware and glasses in preparation for entry into dishwashing machine.
• Un-rack china and glassware in order to transfer to storage areas by use of dish truck or hand truck.
• Operate dishwashing machine.
• Wash worktables, walls, doors, sinks, refrigerators, meat blocks, slicers, grinders and can openers.
• Separate boxes, bottles and trash and places it in designated bins.
• Scrub, steam clean, hose out garbage bins and dollies.
• Clean and polish silver and copper.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by use of hand trucks.
• Separate and polish silverware.
• Clean deep fryers, stoves, ovens, shelves, steam tables, racks, hoods, filters, hand trucks, ice creams boxes, freezers, walk-in coolers, reach in coolers, dish storage areas, food warmers and all other kitchen equipment and areas.
• Clean and de-lime washing machines.
• Clean all food prep and food service operating machines and equipment.
• Vacuum food service areas as needed.
• Remove all soiled rags and linen from kitchens and deliver to laundry.
• Deliver bottles and boxes to appropriate recycle stations.
• Recover all stray away food and beverage operating equipment and deliver to dish room.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of entire food preparation area and food service area.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by management.                           

Qualifications:  

In addition to performance of the essential function, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the club.

Perform general cleaning tasks using standard Club cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards. 

Language Skills:                                               

Must be able to comprehend the English language in order to communicate with co-workers and fully understand job assignments.

Reasoning Ability:  

Be able to work under stress without losing control of emotions. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample physical requirements might include:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to reach, grab and lift objects over shoulder height
• Must be able to squat and kneel down on regular basis
• Must be able to bend & twist upper body to reach up, down or side-ways on regular basis

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a team player and provide lateral service.
• Follow Ocean Reef Club Associate Handbook and Quality Job Standards.
• Be able to endure outside weather conditions; heat, rain, cold, and at times high winds.
• Be willing and able to work when needed, including weekends & holidays.

Attendance, Appearance and Conduct:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Ocean Reef Club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry and report deadlines, associate may be required to work varying schedules to meet the business needs of the Club and report deadlines.

Proper grooming is required by all associates and is described in detail in the Associates Handbook. Associates should review this policy and make sure that at all times they present themselves for shifts looking clean, neat and professional. 

As a condition of employment, all associates agree to fully comply with Ocean Reef Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of Club facilities. Associates who violate Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. If you have any questions or doubts you should seek clarification from your supervisor.

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, change is workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.