Kitchen Steward, 6:30am - 3:00pm

$34,000 - $54,000/Yr

Exact Sciences - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Kitchen Steward's role encompasses a variety of tasks and duties required to meet food service orders and events. The Kitchen Steward is responsible for overseeing vendor deliveries and inventorying the items upon arrival. This position helps maintain high levels of customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and restocking within the kitchen and for company-wide food service events. This position may also help with food preparation, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
• Ensure preparation stations and kitchen are cleaned, sanitized, and stocked.
• Comply with sanitation/safety standards within Food services and ensure all personnel follow safety/sanitation standards.
• Ensure the correct and timely set up of all event order functions.
• Transport materials to and from the service area, following all health and safety qualifications for food and serving ware.
• Clean, wash, peel, and cut fruits, vegetables, and other food for optimal presentation.
• Prepare food in an attractive and appetizing way according to the directions and serves the food with a positive and courteous demeanor.
• Address immediate customer concerns, questions, and needs to provide an optimal experience.
• Read event orders, sets up, decorates, and prepares serving and dining areas according to specific directions and layout plans established.
• Clearly and timely communicates customer needs and concerns to leadership.
• Break down buffets or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, utensils, dining ware, linens, serving ware, and work areas.
• Maintain storage in a neat and organized manner stocked with any and all appropriate supplies necessary for meetings or food service functions, noting any damages and items to be replaced.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact and resource for vendors delivering food products to Exact Sciences.
• Verify orders, unload, and stock items in walk in coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas.
• Move equipment and supplies from storage areas to work areas.
• Work with leadership on purchasing items and inventorying items received from vendors.
• Assist team members with food preparation; including, but not limited to, blending soups, washing, and peeling vegetables, chopping vegetables, and cutting meat.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and cooking surfaces, before, during, and after food service operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent internal and external facing customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to service and hospitality excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High standards regarding culinary and service delivery.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.

Requirements

• Must hold Serve Safe certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed.
• No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months.
• No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months.
• No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Exact Sciences to what Exact Sciences deems to be an unacceptable level of liability.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Benefits

• Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
• Paid leave for parents and caregivers
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellness support
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage