Kitchen Steward Supervisor

Role Overview

The Kitchen Steward Supervisor will oversee daily stewarding activities within the Central Kitchen, ensuring rigorous maintenance of cleanliness, sanitation, and proper handling of kitchen tools and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily kitchen stewarding functions at the Central Kitchen.
• Ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen utensils, equipment, workspaces, and communal areas.
• Assign tasks and oversee the performance of the stewarding team.
• Guarantee timely cleaning and readiness of utensils and equipment to support kitchen operations.
• Monitor correct usage and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards consistent with company SOPs and food safety regulations.
• Manage appropriate segregation and disposal of kitchen waste.
• Oversee the cleanliness of floors, drains, sinks, storage facilities, and other kitchen-related spaces.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with Kitchen and Operations teams to facilitate smooth operation daily.
• Keep basic records concerning cleaning activity, chemical usage, equipment status, and stewarding tasks.
• Ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and compliance with safety protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on hygiene, cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 5 to 6 years of experience in Kitchen Stewarding within settings such as Central Kitchens, Bakeries, Hotels, Restaurants, QSRs, or Food and Beverage operations.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation methodologies.
• Proven experience managing and supervising stewarding teams.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and appropriate cleaning techniques.
• Effective communication and team leadership capabilities.
• Capability to perform efficiently in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is advantageous.