Position Description – Kitchen Steward, Events

1. ORGANISATION
The Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM) is a public corporation with a charter to provide leading convention and entertainment services
through professional event and function management, and maintenance and further improvement of quality venues and customer service for the
commercial, economic and social benefit of the people of South Australia. More information is available at www.avmc.com.au

Corporation Functions (To:)

• Manage and operate AVM venues and maintain operational viability.
• Manage, promote and sponsor event at AVM venues to maximise economic benefit to the State.
• Foster and assist the commercial development of AVM sites/venues in order to complement and enhance the commercial potential of the sites.
• Carry out other functions conferred on AVM by the Minister.

2. PURPOSE OF ROLE
Operating the dishwashing machine or working in the kitchen pot wash area; cleaning and washing all cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots and pans;
maintaining the dishwashing/pot washing area in a clean and hygienic condition and other cleaning duties as directed.

3. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• REPORTS TO
o Head Steward
• INTERNAL
o Kitchen Staff
• EXTERNAL
o Nil

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 4. KEY RESULT AREAS, WEIGHTING and RESPONSIBILITY

KEY RESULT AREA % Key Tasks Key Performance Indicators

1 75 • Required to clean and wash all crockery, cutlery, glassware, china, food trolleys • Performance of duties in line with
and associated equipment as directed. Food Safety and Operational
Completion of • Ensure all dishwashing areas and kitchen access areas are mopped and guidelines
Cleaning Tasks cleaned, meeting WHS standards at all times.
• Appropriate storage and
• Utilise the kitchen pot wash areas, ensuring all kitchen utensils are spotlessly accessibility of all clean utensils
cleaned and stacked appropriately on shelves, leaving a clean and hygienic sink and tools
and related areas on a shift basis.
• ISO 22000 requirement strictly
• Undertake additional cleaning of difficult wares to ensure cleanliness in line with met
a 5 Star Hospitality environment.
• Ensure all clean crockery, cutlery, glassware, china and other equipment is
stored away in their respective places after washing.
• Maintain proper hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times and comply with
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, as necessary.

2 20 • Maintain a prompt and effective arrival at shifts to ensure continuity of • Positive attendance record
Stewarding duties
Completion of Shift • Minimal machinery breakdowns
Related Tasks • Ensure that the dishwasher is stacked correctly and kept hygienically clean at
the end of each shift and detergents are topped up. • Clean, safe and tidy work areas

• Utilisation of appropriate chemicals in line with policies and procedures. • Minimal wastage

• Report any leakage or damage caused to the machine whilst washing to ensure • Maintenance of a clean and
prompt action. hygienic stewarding operation

• Remove all waste and cardboard boxes ensuring these are properly sorted,
compacted and discarded and no unnecessary boxes, crates and other
unwanted items are left in the kitchen or back of the house areas.
• Clean all garbage bins, replace garbage bags, clean trolleys and associated
equipment and store in the appropriate place.

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 • Remove all used tea towels, swabs and soiled laundry from the kitchen and
steward area and place in the dirty linen trolley adjacent the Uniform Store for
Laundry pick up at the end of each shift.
• Assist with any tasks related to the safe maintenance and smooth running of
Stewarding Operations as required.

3 5 • Take reasonable care for your own health, safety and the environment, which • All risks identified and reported
includes; reporting and assisting in identification of hazards, assessment and
WHS Risk & control of risks and accident investigations or safety inspections and only • Minimal incidents
Environmental performing jobs that you are adequately trained or skilled to perform. • Responsible practices maintained
Management
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the • Fully vaccinated
health and safety of other persons or the environment by complying with AVM’s
polices and safe systems of work
• Comply, so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given
by AVM to allow you to comply with the relevant Acts and Regulations
• Cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of AVM at the workplace
• Actively contribute to the Centre’s environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Comply with any mandatory vaccination requirements that may be in place
within AVM from time to time - including being fully vaccinated against Covid-19,
with a vaccine approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration.

5. CORE COMPETENCIES / CAPABILITIES

Team Orientation • Flexible in approach with the ability to assist others as required.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Cooperative, considerate and a constructive contributor towards a positive working environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability lead by example.
• Possess the enthusiasm, confidence and drive to enhance peer performance.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, implement and adapt to change

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 Communication • Good communicator with the ability to interact positively at all levels, including peers from a broad range of cultural
backgrounds.
• Positive outlook and demeanour

Job Specific • Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

• Proven experience working in a corporate kitchen atmosphere highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and take direction in line with a demanding kitchen environment.
• A sound working knowledge of HACCP and/or Food Safety protocols.
• Completed AVM Food Safety Online Training – HACCP in Action, HACCP in the Workplace and Safety In Food
Handling.
• Shift work applicable with the ability to work out of hours in line with Hospitality requirements.

Education • Nil requirements.

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