Steward (Kitchen Sanitation)

Overview

Hard Rock Casino Rockford highly values its employees' health, well-being, and work-life balance, providing a robust benefits package that varies by employment status. This role is integral to maintaining kitchen sanitation and supporting food service operations.

Position Summary

The Steward under the Stewarding Supervisor is tasked with ensuring kitchen cleanliness, washing dishes and utensils, maintaining the supply of clean cookware, and supporting food preparation needs throughout the restaurant areas.

Key Duties

• Assist with kitchen product preparation, washing, and sanitizing to sustain adequate dish and utensil availability.
• Maintain cleanliness and overall appearance of the assigned kitchen area.
• Support main kitchen in dish preparation.
• Organize and load dinnerware and bowls appropriately.
• Operate dishwashing machines efficiently.
• Inspect kitchen equipment for operational status and cleanliness, approving necessary equipment part replacements.
• Adhere to department standards and goals to ensure proper operation and upkeep of food lines and self-service stations.
• Transport food items from kitchen to designated areas.
• Maintain beverage stations stocked with all necessary items.
• Sanitize work and public spaces thoroughly.
• Complete all setup responsibilities promptly.
• Use transfer slips for items moving in and out of the kitchen.
• Organize and rotate food storeroom stock as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with chefs and Stewarding Manager.
• Attend team meetings and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Consistently perform duties predictably and reliably.
• Foster a welcoming environment that encourages guests to choose Hard Rock Casino Rockford for entertainment, including mentoring team members to deliver superior guest service.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one year of progressive experience in stewarding or kitchen sanitation roles.
• Must obtain and maintain all required licenses and certifications, compliant with Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission rules.
• Successful completion of background checks.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with no suspension, denial, or revocation in the last three years.
• No major driving violations; fewer than two at-fault accidents and fewer than three moving violations.
• Meet company vehicle operator requirements if driving for work.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and health regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding of stewarding operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Strong organizational and inspection capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all employee levels and with external contacts.
• Capacity to read and comprehend necessary documentation.
• Skills in proper stock handling and rotation.

Additional Information

Employment is at-will, with rights reserved by the company to adjust job descriptions as necessary. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The employment relationship is directly with 815 Entertainment dba Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $15 to $20 per hour.