The New Luncher – Head Stewarding & Housekeeping

In order to ensure that their restaurant’s kitchen is in excellent condition at all times, Kitchen Stewards take on an array of duties. We looked at various job postings to determine the core duties and responsibilities of Kitchen Stewards.

Remove WasteKitchen Stewards frequently empty trash bins, collect and remove waste from the floor and work surfaces, separate recyclables, and properly dispose of grease.

Operate Kitchen MachinesWhile dishwashers designed for in-home use can be easily operated with the push of a button, commercial dishwashers may prove to be a bit more tricky. They often include a sink sprayer, a lever-operated washing unit, and a drying station, all of which must be used properly and in the correct order to ensure an efficient cleaning process. Kitchen Stewards may need to operate other machines as well, such as glass crushers, trash compactors, and sanitizers.

Clean and Polish Cookware and surfaces in addition to using automated machinery, a big part of any Kitchen Steward’s job is manually cleaning and polishing a variety of surfaces and objects. This can include fairly straightforward work, such as scrubbing debris off of pots and wiping down counters, as well as work that requires more finesse and care, such as polishing silver cutlery and washing copper pans.

Organize KitchenKitchen Stewards also sort, organize and store all utensils, cookware, and miscellaneous supplies so that they can be located with ease. Proper organization is crucial to the smooth operation of a restaurant kitchen.