Kitchen Steward at Marriott International, Inc.

Summary

• The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards in all kitchen and food preparation areas.
• The role ensures that all kitchen utensils, equipment, and work areas are clean, organized, and available to support efficient kitchen operations while complying with food safety and health regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Cleaning and Sanitation:

• Wash and sanitize all dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen equipment, work surfaces, walls, floors, and storage areas.
• Ensure all waste bins are emptied, cleaned, and properly lined.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with hotel policies and hygiene standards.

Equipment Handling:

• Operate dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned after use and stored appropriately.
• Report faulty equipment or maintenance issues promptly.

Food Safety and Hygiene:

• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Comply with all food safety, HACCP, and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are used, stored, and handled according to safety guidelines.
• Prevent cross-contamination by following proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

Store and Inventory Support:

• Assist in organizing and cleaning storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Support stock rotation and ensure storage areas remain clean and orderly.
• Assist with receiving and storing kitchen supplies when required.

Operational Support:

• Support chefs by ensuring clean utensils and equipment are always available.
• Assist with basic kitchen preparation tasks when assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness in staff dining and back-of-house areas as required.
• Participate in deep cleaning schedules.

Health & Safety:

• Follow all occupational health and safety procedures.
• Immediately report accidents, hazards, breakages, or unsafe conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification with 1 - 3 years experience.