Thorough Kitchen Steward with 14-year background working in food service and hospitality industries. Hands-on experience cleaning and organizing kitchens to help chefs and cooks. Adept at taking inventory of supplies, ordering new supplies, cleaning food prep areas and rotating food items. Diligent in completing kitchen opening and closing duties daily.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Steward
Driscoll Children's Hospital
07.2009 - Current
Warehouse experience with shipping and receiving
Washed utensils, cookware, dishes and trays.
Cleaned and maintained floors and walls in kitchen and dishwashing area, reducing falls among staff members.
Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
Drained, stacked and dried items after washing.
Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
Assisted front and back of house personnel in spot cleaning floors and maintaining welcoming environment for team members and guests.
Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
Performed housekeeping duties such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming and sanitizing countertops.
Assisted in food preparation by blending soups and washing and peeling vegetables.
Utilized proper storage bins to organize and transport kitchen equipment to stewarding room for storage purposes.
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Checked recycling cans, removed garbage and put recyclables in correct bin.
Documented kitchen inventory by reviewing stock and counting items.
Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Addressed and resolved spills in dining areas and provided polite guidance around hazards.
Greeted guests and asked open-ended questions to help determine needs and offer options.
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