Kitchen Steward (Wait Staff/Attendant)

Full Job Description

Are you someone who thrives on excellence, has a keen eye for cleanliness, and radiates positive energy? If that sounds like you, then you are in luck!

The Governor's Residence Office is looking for a full-time Kitchen Steward to play a vital role in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient commercial kitchen.

This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your standards of cleanliness and presentation while ensuring the kitchen areas and equipment are impeccably clean and well-maintained.

Apply today to become an essential part of our team!

Requirements

As a Kitchen Steward, you will be responsible for supporting chefs and service teams by ensuring all kitchen areas, equipment, and service items meet sanitation and operational standards.

Work involves dishwashing, deep cleaning, basic food preparation, inventory support, and assisting with events and deliveries while upholding sanitation, safety, and organizational standards in a high-volume, detail-driven kitchen environment.

You will also have the opportunity to provide support for the seasonal vegetable garden as well as assist with market and farm errands.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Ability to work and maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
• Ability to take initiative in identifying cleaning, restocking, or organizational needs without constant supervision
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen equipment and supplies
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and support team needs as directed
• Willingness to take direction and work collaboratively with kitchen staff
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (training provided if needed)
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and event days as required

If you uphold the highest standards of discretion and professionalism in kitchen and event operations support, this role offers a unique opportunity for you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime is to be expected.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of wait staff experience for a restaurant or catering service; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession and maintenance of a valid non-commercial Class C Pennsylvania driver’s license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.