Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?
Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?
Are you the one who honors your commitments?
Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?
Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?
If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!
Here's a summary of responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Lead Kitchen Steward, the Kitchen Steward supports the maintenance of a clean, safe, and efficient dish room. This position is responsible for daily dish room duties, sanitation procedures, equipment care, and organization of kitchen supplies. The Kitchen Steward works collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure operational efficiency while upholding USOPC standards and Olympic & Paralympic values.
Here’s how you’ll have an impact:
- Operate and monitor dish machines to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of dishes, silverware, utensils, pots, pans, and small wares.
- Set up, break down, and maintain dish room stations; restock service lines and return clean items to designated storage areas.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas, including kitchen workspaces, storage areas, loading dock, walls, floors, and refrigeration units.
- Monitor equipment performance, water temperatures, chemical usage, and safety conditions; report issues to the Lead Steward or culinary leadership.
- Assist the Lead Steward with daily dish room operations to ensure efficient workflow and sanitation standards.
- Work alongside temporary and agency staff to complete assigned tasks and maintain cleanliness standards.
- Assist with inventory organization, stocking supplies, and maintaining established par levels.
- Perform waste removal, trash receptacle sanitation, and upkeep of racks and shelving.
- Complete daily cleaning logs, production sheets, and assigned sanitation tasks.
- Communicate equipment concerns, supply shortages, and operational needs to the Lead Steward or culinary leadership.
- Report incidents or accidents promptly and complete required documentation.
- Comply with all USOPC, OPTC, departmental, OSHA, and local health regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:
- High School graduate or G.E.D. required.
- ServSafe certified or ability to become certified required.
- 1-2 years of kitchen stewarding experience required.
- Food production and handling, with knowledge of nutrition on related food production is a plus.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend at 8th grade level.
- Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Proficiency with commercial dish equipment.
- Strong customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
- Leads by example; communicates effectively and works as a trusted team player.
- Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail; completes all assignments thoroughly.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures and cleaning chemicals in kitchen environments.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Performs repetitive motions such as bending, kneeling, and reaching.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
- Exposure to chemicals with required use in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Works in a shared workspace.
- Operates commercial kitchen utensils and equipment.
Here's where you'll work:
Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Here's some more information you need to know:
- Hiring pay range $17.50 - $17.50 per hour.
- This Full-Time, Non-Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
- Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 5% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.
- Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.
This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 11/17/2026.