Steward/Ware-Washer - Full-time

SCOPE:

Clean and sanitize all areas of the kitchen and operate the dish machine in a safe, accident-free manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating dish washing machine: maintain organization – proper rack stacking, silver presoaking
• Sweep and mop floors; keep floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately
• Clean walls, tables, racks, sink, floor mats, and disposal area.
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, grease traps, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes, and ceiling vents, according to schedule or specified by management team
• Empty all trash cans over ¾ full at the end of each shift or when asked by management team. Wash out and return bins back to kitchen
• Perform special cleaning projects as assigned by the management team. Polish stainless steel
• Use time productively
• Knows how to safely operate and clean all kitchen equipment
• Arrives at work in a timely fashion in accordance with the posted schedule. Attendance as scheduled is required.
• Abides by established uniform guidelines with proper clean uniform, wearing work shoes
• Maintains a “can do” and a “guests first” attitude at all times.
• Works as a member of the overall hotel team to ensure that each guest has an experience that exceeds their expectations
• Attends scheduled training sessions within the hotel as dictated by the brand and the hotel management.
• Must be able to understand and speak English to comply with functions directions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• No formal education required
• Previous experience preferred

Skills:

• Hospitality/Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• English language literacy
• Strong organizational & Prioritizing skills
• Ability to work under high levels of stress, mental and physical

Physical Job Requirements:

• Bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing, heat, stairs, walking, heavy equipment, etc.
• Continual standing
• Continuous motion operating the dish machine, dishware handling, and floor maintenance
• Working with extreme temperatures (freezer, direct heat)

Environment:

• Hearing: able to hear direction, i.e., “hot pan”
• Vision: must be able to check dishware for cleanliness, ability to asses cleaning requirements
• Equipment:
• Dish machine, pots, pans, smallwares, glasswares, flatwares, dishwares, racks, general supplies, cleaning chemicals, etc.

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.