Kitchen Steward

Key Responsibilities • Clean and sanitise kitchen areas, including work surfaces, floors, walls, sinks, drains, and equipment, in accordance with food hygiene standards and cleaning schedules. • Wash, rinse, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen items using manual methods or dishwashing equipment. • Operate dishwashers, glasswashers, and other kitchen cleaning equipment safely and efficiently, following operating instructions. • Inspect cleaned items for food residue, damage, or breakage, and rewash, remove, or report them as appropriate. • Keep kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies organised and available to support food preparation and service. • Remove rubbish and recycling from kitchen areas, replace bin liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures and local requirements. • Maintain cleanliness in waste storage, dishwashing, and food preparation areas, and promptly clean spills to help prevent slips and other hazards. • Use cleaning chemicals and sanitising products correctly, following product instructions, COSHH requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures. • Follow food safety, hygiene, infection prevention, and cross-contamination prevention procedures at all times. • Receive, move, and store deliveries or kitchen supplies as required, following safe food storage and stock rotation procedures. • Monitor cleaning products and kitchen supplies, and report low stock or replenishment requirements to the supervisor or manager. • Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements, damaged items, pest concerns, safety hazards, and incidents promptly to the appropriate manager. • Maintain cleaning equipment, dishwashing areas, and storage spaces in a clean, organised, and secure condition. • Work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff, and other departments to support the smooth and timely operation of the kitchen. • Follow health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, emergency, and security procedures. • Perform other relevant kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. Requirements • Previous experience as a kitchen steward, kitchen porter, cleaner, or in a similar role is desirable; training may be provided. • Understanding of kitchen cleaning practices, food hygiene, and the safe use of cleaning products and equipment. • Ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules, food safety procedures, and health and safety requirements accurately. • Good attention to detail when cleaning, sanitising, and checking kitchen equipment and utensils. • Ability to organise tasks, manage time effectively, and work at pace in a busy kitchen environment. • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team. • Good communication skills and a cooperative, helpful approach when working with kitchen colleagues. • Awareness of workplace hazards and the ability to report spills, equipment faults, and unsafe conditions promptly. • Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, push, pull, and lift kitchen supplies or equipment as required. • Comfortable working in a warm, busy environment and handling cleaning products while following safety procedures. • Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in line with business requirements.