Kitchen Attendant/Steward

About Pullman East Melbourne

Situated near Fitzroy Gardens and a short walk from the MCG, Pullman East Melbourne stands as one of Melbourne's most iconic hotels, with a longstanding reputation for delivering exceptional accommodations to business travelers, tourists, and sports fans. The hotel boasts 419 renovated, elegant rooms designed to offer guests a luxurious stay. Features include the Cliveden Bar & Dining, extensive conference and event spaces, an Executive Lounge, a swimming pool, and a health club. The hotel culture values hospitality as a heartfelt craft, encouraging staff to become 'Heartists®'.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Steward, the Kitchen Steward plays a crucial role in the culinary team by maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization to support efficient guest service.

Primary Duties

• Keep the kitchen environment spotless and hygienic, ensuring food presentation and quality standards remain high.
• Maintain all kitchen equipment by properly cleaning and servicing it.
• Handle rinsing and loading dirty crockery and cutlery into dishwashers; unload and store them appropriately.
• Manually wash pots and pans.
• Supply all food and beverage outlets with clean, sanitized operational equipment.
• Properly transport and store food items using correct handling methods.
• Clean work surfaces regularly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors thoroughly.
• Collaborate with the chef on duty as needed.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Possession of a valid Food Handler’s Certificate.
• A positive, motivated attitude with a ‘‘can-do’’ approach.
• Flexible availability to work various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and public holidays.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and passion for hospitality.
• Prior commercial dishwashing experience is advantageous.
• Experience working in high-paced kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of stock control and general cleaning practices within a kitchen.
• Adherence to workplace safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to function as a cooperative team member.

Additional Information

• Benefit from discounted on-site parking and exclusive food and beverage deals, making your workdays rewarding and cost-effective.
• Enjoy global benefits including special Accor family and friends rates and additional discounts across Accor hotels worldwide for personal travel.
• Take advantage of career growth with comprehensive world-class training and advancement opportunities within the global Accor network.