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

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

http://pmkvyofficial.org/ExploreSectorSkillCouncilDetail.aspx?SSC=MjU%3d

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Maintenance Supervisor

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Kitchen Steward

The progression is indicative

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 ³

Hotels and restaurants

KEYWORDS

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

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://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
4	http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-5.pdf

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