What does a Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher do overseas?
Keeps dishes, utensils and kitchen areas clean so service runs smoothly.
Typical responsibilities
- Wash and sanitise dishes, glassware and cookware
- Keep the dish area and kitchen floors clean
- Remove waste and manage bins
- Assist with deliveries and storage
- Follow cleaning and hygiene schedules
What employers usually look for
- Willing to do physical, repetitive work
- Reliable and punctual
- Follows cleaning instructions carefully
Typical experience
No experience required
Helpful extras
- Previous kitchen experience
- Basic English
Physical demands
Standing, lifting and wet, warm working conditions.
Licences and certification
Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.
A typical day
You collect used plates and pots, wash them by machine or by hand, and keep the kitchen floor and bins clean. You put items away in the right place and help chefs with simple tasks.
Questions you may be asked
Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.
- How do you keep up when many dishes arrive at once?
- How do you keep the dishwashing area safe?
- Why is sanitising important?
Staying safe on the job
Wear gloves and non-slip shoes, take care with hot water and sharp items and keep floors dry.
Where this role can lead
Stewards can progress to kitchen assistant or commis chef roles with training.
How EMIGRATLY works with this role
This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.