posted October 16, 2026

Bring your dedication and teamwork to Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, where you’ll play an essential role behind the scenes, supporting exceptional dining experiences by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen through attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence.

Part-Time

The Steward plays an essential behind-the-scenes role in supporting the hotel's culinary operations and contributing to exceptional dining experiences. The ideal Steward will be dependable, organized, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting the overall success of the culinary team.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility .

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
2. Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
3. Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.
4. Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
5. Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
6. Set up or break down dishwashing area.
7. Clean and roll/unroll mats.
8. Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
9. Sweep/mop floors.
10. Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
11. Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
12. Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
13. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
14. Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
15. Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.
16. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. 
17. Ensuring procedures are followed when dealing with all safety and security issues are concerned. Train and develop kitchen staff on weekly topic.
18. Inspect, correct and oversee all potential cleanliness and health codes that could lead to a violation of the California Health Code.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in dishwashing and industrial cleaning 
2. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity. 
3. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel. 
4. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours). 
5. Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to California Health Department standards for Food Service Employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.