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Kitchen Steward

Aliases: Kitchen Assistant

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Kitchen Steward is expected to perform include: 

  • Cleaning kitchen ware, dishware and equipment used in kitchen area
  • Ensuring stocking of kitchen ware and maintaining high standards of hygiene in cooking area
WORK ENVIRONMENT 2, 1
  • It is not a desk job
  • Need not handle a team
  • Local travelling is not a part of this job profile
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
  • Work from home option is not available
Working hours
  • Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
  • Shift system may be available
  • Overtime may be required
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Preferably, primary education
  • Certified training for Kitchen Steward (programme aligned to THC/Q0401 job released by Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of different types of materials in the kitchen to be cleaned and used
  • Skilled in using different types of cleaning agents
  • Skilled in maintaining the equipment in the kitchen
  • Knowledge of work schedules and their importance
  • Skilled in using the equipment efficiently and safely
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1
  • Responsible
  • Good communication skills
  • Hardworking
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 1

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

  • https://scholarships.gov.in/main.do
  • http://pmkvyofficial.org/ExploreSectorSkillCouncilDetail.aspx?SSC=MjU%3d
SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 

http://www.ihmsrinagar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245&Itemid=67

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 4

Maintenance Supervisor 

           ↑   

Kitchen Steward 

The progression is indicative

Transfer option
  • India: Yes
  • Abroad: No
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 3

For candidates with experience - Rs 8,000 to Rs 16,500 per month

 These figures are indicative and subject to change
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Generally, 1 year of work experience required as a Dishwasher – Manual and Machine preferred

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 1, 3

Hotels and restaurants 

KEYWORDS 1
  • Kitchen Steward
  • Kitchen Assistant
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 5120.0501 Kitchen Steward
ISCO 2008 5122 Cooks
NIC 2008 56101; 56102 Restaurants without bars; Cafeterias, fast-food restaurants and other food preparation in market stalls
QP Reference THC/Q0401 Kitchen Steward
NSQF Level 2 Not available

 

REFERENCES 
1www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Hotel_Kitchen_steward.pdf
2
http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Steward-BERCOS-Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region-Delhi-1-to-2-years-010816002024?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14700432651055&xp=1&qp=kitchen%20steward&srcPage=s
4http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-5.pdf
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