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Job Summary

The Athenaeum is a private membership club on the beautiful campus of Caltech in Pasadena, California. Caltech, founded in 1891, is a world-renowned center of scientific study that ranks among the best universities in the world.

The club was founded in 1930 as a gathering place for Nobel Laureates, faculty, and scholars to stimulate friendship and the exchange of ideas about science, art, and literature. Today, 90 years later, The Athenaeum continues to serve faculty, staff, students, and select community members as they gather to dine, celebrate, and entertain.

The Athenaeum serves approximately 3,900 members, offering dining, private and special events, and lodging. The club is recognized as a "Platinum Club of America" confirming its place among the top 50 private clubs in the country.

Under general supervision, the Steward works on semi-routine assignments based on established procedures and verbal and / or written instructions where some judgment is required to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

This is an Organizational Critical position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as organizational critical is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible to assist in division / department response and recovery efforts.

Job Duties

• Sweeps and mops kitchen and / or serving areas; cleans and sanitizes dish rooms; cleans special areas as necessary daily.
• Prepares three-compartment cleaning system according to sanitization protocols.
• Removes waste from customer dishes and trays; coordinates waste / trash removal and disposal from the dish room and other serving areas; disposes of boxes as appropriate.
• Conducts deep cleaning according to protocols; completes special cleaning assignments (i.e. ovens / grills, vents, walk-in coolers, bathrooms, doors, etc.) as requested.
• Cleans and stores pots, pans, and other equipment used by the cooks; may assist in putting away special equipment.
• Separates customer dishes and utensils according to standard operating procedures; loads and runs dishwasher according to instructions.
• Accounts for and brings back to dish room any utensils, dishes, decorations, equipment, etc. used during events.
• Responsible for storing chemicals and cleaning products.
• Communicates with other kitchen assistants to ensure that all work is accomplished by team.
• Assists others with set up of serving line and / or events as requested.
• May assist cooks in preparing and / or serving food.
• May stock items in coolers, provide ice and / or set-up containers needed for buffets, salad bars, or special events. Removes, checks, and stacks clean dishes according to protocol.
• Restocks dish station and storage according to needs.
• May clean dining room tables.
• May locate and bring special equipment to kitchen as requested (i.e. hotbox).
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Required Documents

Hiring Range

$18.50 - $21.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Disability Accommodations

If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at

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