Kitchen Steward

Hotel Clark offers an onsite Kitchen Steward role in Los Angeles, CA, with a pay rate of USD 27 per hour. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and supports the daily operations of a fast paced hotel kitchen by washing, sanitizing, and organizing dishware while upholding cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Manually clean and sanitize pots, pans, and other items that require hand washing.
• Maintain a steady supply of clean serviceware, cookware, and utensils for culinary, banquet, and food and beverage operations.
• Assist cooks and service team members with basic kitchen support tasks as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dishwashing areas, kitchen floors, walls, work surfaces, storage areas, and equipment.
• Sweep, mop, empty trash, break down boxes, and remove waste according to hotel procedures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Support deep cleaning projects and scheduled cleaning assignments as directed.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and according to established guidelines.
• Monitor dish machine performance, water temperatures, and cleaning supplies, and report concerns promptly.
• Identify and report equipment issues, maintenance needs, spills, hazards, or unsafe conditions.
• Keep cleaning tools, chemical storage areas, and stewarding equipment organized and properly maintained.
• Work collaboratively with culinary, stewarding, banquet, and food and beverage teams to support efficient operations.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors and team members regarding supply needs, cleanliness concerns, or operational issues.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, and team-focused attitude during busy service periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the kitchen and hotel operations.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment and use cleaning chemicals safely.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned tasks, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Professional and respectful communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to remain reliable, flexible, and focused during busy service periods.
• Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Certifications

• A valid California Food Handler Card is required within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods on hard kitchen floors.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work around hot equipment, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning and stewarding tasks throughout the shift.

Compensation disclosure

The posted pay range reflects the actual compensation for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. For positions with a fixed rate of pay, the posted range represents the advertised rate for the role.

Travel

No regular travel required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hotel Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment practices are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job description disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to revise, modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate.