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Utility Steward

SplendidoSplendido (Tucson🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embrace a vital role in a renowned culinary team, where your dedication to excellence in maintaining kitchen hygiene and supporting operations contributes directly to an exceptional dining experience. This hybrid position offers a dynamic environment perfect for meticulous individuals eager to develop their skills and grow within the hospitality industry.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Splendido (Tucson, United States

Posted

1 week ago

ChefProcess ImprovementScheduling

Job Description

We are seeking full-time Utility Steward to support the team by demonstrating the highest standards of culinary excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion. The utility steward is responsible for providing support to the Food and Beverage Department by maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and back-of-house work area, including dishwashing of china, glassware, flatware.

Maintains the food storeroom and executes special projects under the direction of the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef. May also set up public areas and help in dining area as requested by management. This is a safety sensitive position.

We have a full-time opportunity for varied shifts available. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, supplies, pots/pans, small wares, china, glass, and silver according to established safety standards and regulations.
Operate dishwasher and other kitchen cleaning equipment.
Cleans kitchen floors following standard procedures.
Applies knowledge of safe use and storage of chemicals and equipment.
Maintains and records data on required logs per company policies and procedures.
Completes daily and weekly cleaning assignments per task lists.
Regularly empties trash containers; shifts and cleans garbage cans; properly operates compactor.
Minimizes loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies.
Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner and on a schedule determined by kitchen and dining operations.
Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Required:

Able to understand, retain and apply basic instructions to perform routine tasks with limited supervision.
Able to read and interpret work-related documents, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels.
Able to perform strenuous physical labor, lifting, carrying, etc.
Reliable, predictable, and punctual, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.

Preferred:

Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
1 year experience.
Sanitation Certificate.
Shifts vary, flexibility in scheduling preferred.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Splendido

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team members, we offer residents new possibilities each day—along with resort amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in Oro Valley, Arizona. Splendido includes 293 Terrace and Villa Homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and more.

Splendido is located at 13500 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Tucson.

About Mather

Mather is one of two parent organizations of Splendido. Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.