Kitchen Steward

Halifax, NS
Hospitality and Food Service
Entry Level
Relief / Casual
**THE ORGANIZATION**:
At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.
Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.
**THE POSITION**:
Reporting to the Stewarding Manager, the Kitchen Steward is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and surfaces, assisting in waste disposal and recycling efforts, participating in event preparations, and other day-to-day kitchen activities, as required.
A Kitchen Steward is considered an employee who can work in an indirectly supervised environment.
This core hourly position will operate in the Halifax Convention Centre working closely with members of the culinary team.
**THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Operations**:
Wear the provided Events East uniform(s) according to the departmental dress standards.
Perform assigned tasks to ensure the smooth delivery of food service and related cleaning services are completed.
Safely use various dishware washing machines.
Clean surfaces using the appropriate chemicals within the Food and Beverage areas.
Clean, store, and properly maintain equipment.
Clean stationary equipment in place throughout kitchens such as kettles, tilt skillets, etc.
Sweep and mop floors in relevant areas using a broom and mop.
Clean, polish, and store kitchen supplies, equipment, and dishes in the appropriate storage areas.
Gather dishes and equipment from various kitchens to properly clean within the dishwashing area.
Safely transport hot boxes, Queen Mary carts, and other transportation equipment.
Assist in storing food and beverage supply deliveries, as needed.
Assist the culinary team with plated events by setting up requested equipment, assisting with plating up using the conveyor belt, and preparing coffee.
Properly sort and remove compost, recyclables, and garbage using bay lift properly.
Adhere to all Events East Group policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ensure that food and beverage equipment is treated respectfully, according to the job procedures and operational standards, with a duty to report those in violation to the Stewarding Manager.
Maintain the supply of necessary cleaning supplies in various kitchens by stocking supplies and communicating low inventories to the Stewarding Manager.
Be attentive to event needs, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner and in consideration of events taking place throughout the building (i.e. noise sensitivities).
Maintain positive working relationships with other team members.
Act as a positive role model for all staff members in job performance, work ethic, and disposition.
Foster positive relationships with all teams, championing organizational values and recognizing colleagues who demonstrate supporting behaviors.
Actively, constructively participate in meetings, projects, and working groups as assigned and directed.
Support and participate fully in all training and development initiatives.
Support adoption of new technologies and technical skills as they are introduced to the department.
Other duties as required.
**Health & Safety**:
Report all safety hazards to the direct supervisor as soon as is reasonably possible. Take action to correct the safety hazard if possible and reasonable.
Report all incidents and near misses to the direct supervisor as soon as is reasonably possible. Participate fully in the incident and near miss investigation procedure.
Wear and use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Report any damaged PPE to the direct supervisor, promptly.
**THE PERKS AND BENEFITS**:
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
Discounts
Free counselling services
Resources available for personal life needs
13 paid holidays or Time in Lieu for working on the holiday (if pre-requirements are met)
Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip (if pre-requirements are met)
Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness
**THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
**Pre-Requisites**:
Clean safety record and satisfactory attendance record.
Successfully meets performance standards of the previous role.
**Education and Experience**:
High School Diploma or educational equivalent.
**Physical Demands**:
Must be available to work varying shifts,