The Kitchen Stewarding (KST) department is a vital back-of-house team in hotels and restaurants responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards. Their core work includes cleaning dishware, pots, and cooking equipment, managing garbage disposal, maintaining food safety, and assisting chefs with supply inventory.
Key Work :
Dish and Pot Washing: Operating dishwashing machines and hand-washing large pots, pans, and scullery.
Sanitation & Cleaning: Sanitizing kitchen surfaces, floors, exhaust hoods, and storage areas.
Garbage Management:
Segregating dry/wet waste and removing garbage to prevent contamination.
Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning and organizing cooking equipment, silverware, and crockery.
Stock Maintenance: Indenting for and storing cleaning supplies and chemicals.
Support Services: Assisting chefs by providing clean equipment (e.g., trolleys, plates) to ensure smooth operation.