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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 

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 

           ↑   

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 
StandardCodeDescription
NCO 20155120.0501Kitchen Steward
ISCO 20085122Cooks
NIC 200856101; 56102Restaurants without bars; Cafeterias, fast-food restaurants and other food preparation in market stalls
QP ReferenceTHC/Q0401Kitchen Steward
NSQFLevel 2Not available​
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