Steward/Dishwasher

Overview:    This team member is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.    Responsibilities: Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so it can be properly put through the dish or pot machine.  Quickly wash all the ware and replace it in the storage areas as designated. Keep the dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.  De-tarnish/polish silver for proper appearance.  Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots, and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.  Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware to provide cooks, banquet servers, and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests' dining experience.  Performs duties to maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition.  Sweep and mop floors.  Washes worktable, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.  Separates and removes trash and garbage, placing it in designated containers.  Steam-cleans or hoses out garbage cans.  Scrapes food from dirty dishes and either washes them by hand or places them on racks or a conveyor to the dishwashing machine.  Run glasses through the dishwasher twice.  Puts away and rotates stock.  Put away all clean utensils and stock in designated areas.  Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, and prep tables.   Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen areas, floors, and walls.   Report inventory of supplies and cleaning chemicals to the supervisor.  Following safety guidelines and proper usage of all cleaning chemicals before, during, and after usage, which includes proper storage of all chemicals when not in use  Report kitchen equipment that is not in working order to the assigned supervisor/manager.  Assist kitchen staff when needed. Assist Stewarding Supervisor in organizing and maintaining all inventories of china, glass & silver.  Attend department meetings and other company-required training.  Complete other duties assigned by management.   Qualifications:  Strong customer service orientation and skills.  Ability to work cohesively as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively.  Excellent safety and sanitation skills.  Create a courteous, friendly, professional work environment.   Ability and willingness to work a PM schedule, including weekends and holidays.  Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.  Physical strength and stamina are essential for this position due to the high level of activity.  Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.