Waiter / Steward

Job Title: Steward – Corporate Cafeteria

Department: Food & Beverage / Cafeteria Operations

Reports To: Cafeteria Supervisor / Facility Manager / F&B Manager

Will Provide Accomodation Also

Job Summary:

The Steward will support daily cafeteria operations by maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and organization of the kitchen, dining area, and equipment, ensuring a smooth dining experience for employees within corporate meal-service timelines. The role also includes serving food and beverages in meeting rooms/conference areas as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash and sanitize crockery, cutlery, trays, and cooking utensils using dishwashing machines/manual methods
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafeteria floor, dining tables, counters, and service areas throughout the day
• Ensure timely replenishment of clean plates, glasses, and cutlery during breakfast/lunch/dinner rush hours
• Serve food, tea, and coffee in meeting rooms/boardrooms as per scheduled bookings, ensuring timely and presentable service
• Set up and clear meeting room refreshment counters, including trays, cups, and snacks
• Assist kitchen staff with transporting food trolleys, ingredients, and supplies between kitchen and serving counters
• Segregate waste (wet/dry/food waste) as per facility and statutory guidelines
• Maintain and organize the crockery/cutlery store and kitchen equipment storage area
• Follow FSSAI/food safety and hygiene standards applicable to corporate food service
• Support setup and breakdown of buffet counters, self-service stations, and beverage counters
• Report equipment breakdowns (dishwasher, hot cases, refrigeration units) to supervisor immediately
• Assist with daily/weekly stock checks of consumables (napkins, disposables, cleaning agents)
• Coordinate with housekeeping for deep-cleaning schedules of cafeteria premises
• Adhere to grooming, uniform, and hygiene standards expected in a corporate environment

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: 10th/12th pass
• 0–2 years of experience in institutional/corporate catering, hotel, or restaurant stewarding
• Prior experience serving food and coffee/tea in meetings, boardrooms, or corporate events is required
• Familiarity with high-volume food service operations preferred
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation norms
• Ability to work single shift (typically day shift, aligned with corporate working hours) with occasional overtime during events
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks

Key Skills:

• Speed and efficiency during peak meal hours
• Professional and presentable service etiquette for meeting/boardroom settings
• Attention to hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Team coordination with chefs, service staff, and supervisors
• Basic communication skills (English/Hindi as per corporate location)

Work Environment:

• Corporate campus cafeteria, generally single-shift (unlike hotel stewarding which may involve rotational/night shifts)
• Structured meal timings (breakfast, lunch, evening snacks) rather than continuous service hours
• Exposure to kitchen heat, water, and cleaning agents