Kitchen Steward

The Kitchen Steward plays a vital role in the successful operation of the entire property. Awareness, consistency, cleanliness and care are all hallmarks of this position and necessary to be effective. The back and front of house teams rely heavily on a clean and well prepared kitchen and dishwashing station. Efficiency, neatness and preparation are critical to the success of this position. The individual in this role works hard and takes pride in providing a clean work environment and tools for coworkers and guests.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Prepare the station, ensuring all dishwashing equipment is in full working order and any necessary cleaning agents are stocked
- Understand how to properly and safely operate all equipment
- Deep clean the kitchen
- Handle dishware and glassware with care and return clean smallwares to their storage areas
- Actively & positively participate in cleaning kitchen areas by sweeping, mopping, clearing and cleaning shelves, etc.
- Reduce accidents by always using the correct signage when equipment is out of order or floors are wet
- Effectively manage time to ensure organizational efficiency
- Ensure the health and safety of guests and coworkers by consistently following proper procedures for the use and storage of any chemicals
- Adhere to the Daily Cleaning “To Do” List, ensuring all items are completed in a timely manner
- Meticulously and completely perform the clean up and tear down of the station, ensuring work area is spotless and everything is properly stored
- Maintain positive relationships within the team unit as well as with those outside of it, work together with others toward the common goal of success across the property

**What we would like you to bring to the position**:

- Cleaning or dishwashing experience considered an asset
- Experience and knowledge of food preparation and kitchen maintenance is beneficial
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize tasks
- Willingly accept additional tasks as required for the effective functioning of the work unit
- Take direction and instruction well from the management teams
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and tidy kitchen and work space
- Confidently operate an industrial dishwash machine
- Ability to tolerate standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work weekends and overnight

**Advantages of joining the Cambridge Mill Team**
- Hotel, restaurant, spa, and golf discounts across all Pearle properties
- Co-pay benefits for permanent team members after 3 months working more than 25 hours per week.
- Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
- Ability to grow with Pearle Hospitality, a collection of fine hotels, restaurants and event venues with an exciting hotel expansion plan
- A fun place to work with an amazing team and company culture
- Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Cambridge Mill, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Application question(s):

- Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location (ETT: Bread Bars, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

**Experience**:

- kitchen or dishwashing: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person