Utility Steward

Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, and food servers with appropriate equipment. Also requires cleaning of physical surroundings. Restock all dishes and utensils as they are cleaned. Operates dishwasher to properly clean all dishes and cooking utensils used in the kitchen, Room Service, Banquets and Cafeteria. Scrubs pots and pans. Re-stocks all supplies in the assigned areas. General and deep cleaning duties of kitchen, Room Service and Cafeteria including the trash removal. Maintain cleanliness of entire cafeteria area including hot and cold food and beverage lines, prep area, seating area and break-down area. Removes and replenishes cafeteria supplies in accordance with hotel and Hilton Hotel Corporate standards.

• Washes dishes and other cooking utensils. Restocks all clean glasses, silverware and plates.
• Performs general and deep cleaning in order to stay in compliance with the Health Department and Hotel standards.
• Puts away food stock, and dry goods in their proper location, rotating “first in”, “first out” with label.
• Removes trash from all containers in the F&B areas, taking it to the dumpster located on the loading dock.
• Obtains and maintains all necessary supplies from the kitchen to set up the cafeteria during scheduled hours of service. This includes removing and replenishing dishware, silverware, glassware, serving utensils, paper supplies, and condiments. Uses standard wheel cart to move supplies between cafeteria and kitchen.
• Performs all clean up duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down tables and chairs and break down area. Performs general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor in order to maintain health and sanitation standards. Cleans and dries floors to prevent slip/fall accidents or injuries.
• Ensures that soda water dispenser is full throughout the shift. Makes the appropriate amount of coffee for service.
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using the standard hotel cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip and fall accidents.
• Maintains storerooms and storage areas organized and clean.
• When supplies orders are received puts them away in an organized manner, label dates.
• Set up the “mise enplace” for events.
• Set up stations in designated areas so service staff can carry out their functions.
• Take good care and proper handling of equipment and decorations.
• Assist the Banquet Steward in the running of equipment and queen Marys to and from the banquet rooms back to the dish washer.
• Perform other duties as requested such as cleaning up unexpected spills or executing special guest/customer requests.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Maintain an open line of communication between guest/customers, management and service staff.
• Assist co-workers.
• Attend to guest/customer requests.
• Attend training for team members.
• Perform duties incidental or related to the duties set forth above.
• Greets guest/customer immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Follow hotel standards for safety and security.
• Comply with Health Department requirements at all times.
• Follow the lost and found procedures.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• Hotel experience
• Able to stand near hot/steam machinery