F O O D & B E V E RAG E D E PA RT M E N TF O O D P R E PA RAT I O N

KITCHEN STEWARD

Food and beverage department

WHAT DOES A KITCHEN STEWARD DO? (FROM THE CUSTOMER'S POINT OF VIEW)

• Transport and clean cooking utensils in order to provide appropriate equipment to kitchen and service staff for guests’ dining experience.

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SCOPE OF WORK

• Working in a commercial kitchen or anywhere that food is prepared on a large scale, such as hotels.• Work as a support person because they keep

things clean and organized so that chefs and kitchen staff can do their job efficiently.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning and maintenance is the biggest part of this job. Make sure that all the tools and utensils needed for a cooking task and specific meal are washed and ready to use.

• They are in charge of storing and organizing the walk-in freezer, refrigerator, and stock room. Make sure that all necessary equipment is properly stored and readily available for kitchen staff.

• Additional tasks (in a small restaurant): bus tables, refill water glasses for patrons, or sweep the dining room floor.

JOB SKILLS

• Be able to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy. • Stand and walk for long hours (up to 4 hrs.)• Learn basic procedures and techniques. • Perform routine work or the same task over

and over again. • Understand food service regulations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND SALARY

• No educational requirements (actual work experience is more important.) • Many employers want workers to have at least a

high school diploma.• The median hourly wage of food preparation workers

was $9.18 in May 2010 (according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics website)

Quick Facts: Food Preparation Workers

2010 Median Pay $19,100 per year $9.18 per hour

Entry-Level Education Less than high school

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“A kitchen steward is often considered one of the lowest ranking members of the staff, but the job is nonetheless very important. Without someone on hand to keep things running smoothly, chefs and others could easily fall behind.”

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VOCABULARY

• Commercial (adjective): being of a large scale production• Appropriate (adjective): suitable or proper in the

circumstances• Ranking (noun): a relationship between a set of

items • On hand (phrasal verb): present; available• Fall behind (phrasal verb): to be progressively

below average in performance.

F O O D & B E V E RAG E D E PA RT M E N TF O O D P R E PA RAT I O N

DISH WASHER

Summary of position

Each dishwasher’s primary objective is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area for staff wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized.

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Job Responsibilities- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand- Clean garbage cans with water or steam- unloading and loading the dishes and cutlery into dish trays. - Monitor dish machine water temperature and chemical levels

to ensure sanitary wash cycle. - Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition- Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas- Prepare and package individual place settings- Empty all the garbage cans to the dumpster- Sweep and scrub floors.- Keep and maintain a clean workstation at all times.

What are the education requirements

to be a dishwasher?

- a diploma or GED isn't required - No educational requirements (amount of education

you have under your belt (or apron))- Many employers want workers to have at least a

high school.

Salary

Chicago : Average hour $9.19 : Average annual $19,100.00

Experienced dishwashers at high-end can earn up to $10.75 per hour.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Ability to read, speak and write simple English.2. Must be able to read labels on chemicals.2. Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

VOCABULARY- Sanitary (adj.) : clean, hygienic, the protection of

health- Utensils (n.) : an instrument used in everyday

life, implement, especially in a kitchen- Monitor(v.) : control, watch- Dumpster(n.) : a container designed to receive

and transport and dump waste- Under your belt (idiom) : if you have something,

you have already achieved or experienced it and it will probably be of benefit to you in the future