Full Time - Catering Steward - Aztec Shops : Job Details

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Supervises a staff of dishwashers. Assumes dishwashing responsibilities for all Back of House (BOH) areas. Responsible for all aspects of daily cleaning in the kitchens and catering events. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include washing dishes, taking out trash, deep cleaning equipment in the kitchens and other food and beverage areas, cleaning of walk-in areas and floors and other duties as assigned, interviewing, hiring, training employees and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:

NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensuring all ware washing equipment is in working order

• Maintaining cleanliness in all back of the house areas including kitchens and walk-ins

• Help with delivery of food for banquet events and breakdown stations for the conclusion of events

• Driving and maintaining the kitchen recycling program

• Guides stewarding activities so as to provide for smooth, efficient, cost-effective operation of stewarding operation to include labor management, supervision of all aspects of work performed, inventory control

• Communicates daily with Chef and Catering Operations Manager to obtain/provide information regarding current status of daily activities/functions and upcoming events

• Maintains control over food and beverage porcelain, glass, silver, cookware, and service equipment inventories

• Prepares department storeroom/purchase requisitions, ensures that operational cost is kept within forecasted budgetary guidelines

• Reviews daily payroll report, maintaining labor cost within established budgetary limits

• Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) degree; equivalent level of education and experience.

At least two years as a Food & Beverage Supervisory experience required.

Stewarding or Kitchen related experience strongly preferred.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Knowledge of health codes as they apply to food preparation.

Strong knowledge of soaps, chemicals, sanitation techniques and ware washing procedures.

Ability to train staff in all specific areas of stewarding.

Food Handler's certificate from the County of San Diego is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English. Second language in Spanish is helpful but not required. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives. Requires the ability to effectively and respectfully present information one-on-one, small, and large group situations to customers, management, and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Requires the ability to apply basic math concepts; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, portions, percentages, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY:

Requires the ability to carry out general written or oral instructions. Must be able to multitask, prioritize work and pay attention to detail.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Must be able to utilize a computer. Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 100lbs assisted. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking/moving, repetitive motions, bending and climbing.

SCHEDULING DEMANDS:

Requires to be available to work different shifts throughout the day and available to work on weekends and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

Work is regularly performed in a loud dish room area. Will be exposed to hot and cold water. There may be exposure to loud noises, food fumes, chemical fumes, or airborne particles. The employee typically works inside a kitchen environment and can be exposed to extreme heat or extreme cold. Will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to humid and hot conditions as well as cleaning chemicals.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Aztec Shops is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) decisions solely upon an individual's qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered, in regards to recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting the best qualified persons for all jobs without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression hair style or texture associated with race, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics (GINA) , cancer or a record or history of cancer), national origin, race, religion (religious dress/grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions, reproductive choices), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victimization of domestic violence (includes sexual assault, and/or stalking),or any other categories protected by law. Aztec Shops ensures that this applies to all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations and disciplinary actions.

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is also committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Our organization embraces the many dimensions of diversity that make individuals unique and harness a variety of perspectives in order to create better outcomes that will benefit everyone.

Updated: 5/2024