Kitchen Steward

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The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and organization within the IHK Hospital coffee shop kitchen, back-of-house, and related service areas at C-Care IHK in Kampala. The role supports the kitchen and coffee shop team by ensuring that crockery, cutlery, utensils, equipment, work surfaces, and service areas are cleaned, sanitized, and readily available for daily operations. The role must comply with hospital hygiene, infection prevention, food safety, and occupational health and safety requirements.

Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala (IHK Hospital Coffee Shop)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Hours: 8
Industry: Healthcare - Hospital / Institutional Catering
Reporting To: Coffee Shop Supervisor / Head Chef
Salary: Not Disclosed
Date Posted: 2026-09-10
Deadline: 2026-09-24

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaning & Sanitation:
- Wash, clean, sanitize, and properly store all crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, sinks, work surfaces, shelves, and storage areas.
- Clean coffee shop equipment and surrounding areas as directed and according to approved procedures.
- Ensure cleaning is carried out regularly throughout the day, not only at the end of service.
- Keep washing areas clean, organized, and free from food debris and waste.
- Use cleaning chemicals safely and according to approved instructions.
Crockery & Utensil Management:
- Ensure sufficient clean and sanitized plates, cups, bowls, cutlery, and serving utensils are available during service.
- Maintain proper storage and organization of clean crockery and equipment.
- Handle glassware, crockery, and equipment carefully to minimize breakage and loss.
- Report damaged, missing, or broken items to the Coffee Shop Supervisor or Head Chef.
- Support accurate control of coffee shop equipment and utensils.
Kitchen & Coffee Shop Support:
- Assist kitchen and coffee shop staff with routine cleaning and preparation activities.
- Support the team during busy service periods by ensuring clean equipment and utensils are continuously available.
- Assist with receiving, moving, and storing supplies when required.
- Keep the back-of-house areas organized to support efficient workflow.
- Assist with basic non-food-preparation tasks as directed by the Head Chef or Supervisor.
Waste Management:
- Collect and dispose of food and general waste in accordance with hospital waste-management procedures.
- Keep waste bins clean, covered, and appropriately positioned.
- Separate waste according to the hospital's approved waste segregation procedures.
- Ensure waste is removed from food preparation and service areas promptly.
- Report any waste-management or hygiene concerns immediately.
Food Safety & Hygiene:
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear the required protective clothing.
- Follow proper handwashing and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Prevent cross-contamination by keeping clean and dirty items properly separated.
- Ensure cleaned equipment and utensils are stored in a hygienic manner.
- Immediately report spills, contamination risks, pest activity, or other hygiene concerns.
- Follow all IHK Hospital food safety, infection prevention, sanitation, and health and safety procedures.
Equipment & Facility Care:
- Use dishwashing equipment, sinks, cleaning tools, and other facilities correctly.
- Carry out routine cleaning of equipment as instructed.
- Report faulty equipment, blocked drains, damaged sinks, leaking taps, or other maintenance issues promptly.
- Avoid misuse of hospital and coffee shop property.
- Ensure cleaning equipment is properly cleaned and stored after use.
Stock & Cleaning Supplies:
- Monitor levels of detergents, sanitizers, gloves, garbage bags, scouring materials, and other cleaning supplies.
- Inform the Coffee Shop Supervisor or Head Chef when supplies are running low.
- Use cleaning materials economically and responsibly.
- Ensure chemicals are stored safely and away from food and food-contact items.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Basic education or relevant vocational training (High School level required).
Previous experience as a kitchen steward, dishwasher, cleaner, or similar role is an advantage.
Experience in a hospital, hotel, restaurant, café, or institutional catering environment is preferred.
Basic understanding of food hygiene and workplace cleanliness.
Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Minimum Experience: 12 months.
Level of Education: High School.
Commitment to hospital hygiene, infection prevention, food safety and occupational health and safety standards.

About C-Care Uganda

C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, Madagascar and Kenya. From world-class facilities to cutting-edge treatments, C-Care strives for excellence and compassion in everything it does. The Group employs only the most qualified medical staff, uses the latest technology and equipment, and follows strict standards of safety and cleanliness. C-Care IHK (International Hospital Kampala), located at Plot 4686, St. Barnabas Road, Namuwongo-Kampala, is a top-tier, multi-specialty hospital dedicated to a patient-first approach and advanced medical care. C-Care also operates C-Care IMC (network of 20+ clinics since 1996), C-Lab and C-Care Dental. The Group's vision is to be the most trusted healthcare partner in the region and its mission is to deliver the most caring medical expertise, treating patients and families with kindness, understanding and respect — caring for the whole person — mind, body and spirit. Working in the IHK coffee shop means upholding hospital-grade hygiene and service standards in a healthcare environment.

Application Procedure

Visit the official C-Care recruitment portal via Apply Now
Click on Apply Now and create / log into your SeamlessHiring account.
Complete the online application form and upload your CV and relevant supporting documents.
Submit your application before the deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For enquiries, visit https://c-care.com/ug or contact C-Care IHK, Plot 4686, St. Barnabas Road, Namuwongo-Kampala, Tel: +256 (0) 312 200 400.

Job Summary

Job Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Cleaning & Facilities
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-24
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Date Posted: 2026-09-10
No of Positions: 1
Application Link: Apply Now
Location pin: IHK, Kampala District, Uganda - Plot 4686, St. Barnabas Road, Namuwongo-Kampala