Kitchen Steward

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

Company: Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino 

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Type: Part Time Permanent 

Is this a current vacancy? Yes, this is an existing open position. 

Compensation: CAD $ 19.33/Hr

Pre Employment Requirements:  Smart Serve Certificate and AGCO License (Alcohol Gaming Commission Ontario)

Mandatory Training Requirement: Successful candidates must be available to attend a mandatory three (3) day paid compliance and orientation program as part of the onboarding process.

OVERVIEW:

A Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization within a commercial kitchen. They play a critical support role in ensuring kitchen operations run efficiently while meeting food safety and health standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen workstations, floors, walls, storage areas, and waste disposal areas.
• Ensure all cleaning and sanitizing procedures comply with health and safety regulations.
• Remove garbage and recycling and maintain waste management practices.
• Organize and store kitchen supplies, equipment, and utensils properly.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and storing food and kitchen deliveries.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and report shortages.
• Support kitchen staff by maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and use cleaning chemicals appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy items.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Performs duties which require bending & reaching 
• Lifting & transporting up to 50-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans 
• Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours 
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion. 
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance 
• Follows all uniform guidelines 
• Practices all general safety & sanitation standards 
• Remains calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere 
• Demonstrates a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency 
• Displays a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers 
• Able to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment. 
• Able to work evening shits 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times when you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

MANDATORY COMPLIANCE & ORIENTATION TRAINING

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must attend and complete a mandatory three (3) consecutive day paid compliance and orientation program during the onboarding process. Attendance is required and candidates must be available for all scheduled training days. Due to the nature of this part time position, applicants should carefully consider their availability to participate in this mandatory training before applying.

CLOSING:

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.