H2B, Steward

Key Responsibilities

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware for dish or pot machine.
• Wash all ware and replace in designated storage areas.
• Keep 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.
• Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware.
• Maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
• Separate and remove trash and garbage, placing it in designated containers.
• Steam-clean or hose out garbage cans.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes and wash them by hand or place them in racks or on a conveyor to the dishwashing machine.
• Run glasses through the dish machine twice.
• Put away and rotate stock.
• Put away all clean utensils and stock in designated areas.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment (stoves, grills, prep tables, etc.).
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen area floors and walls.
• Report inventory needs for supplies and cleaning chemicals to a supervisor.
• Follow safety guidelines and proper usage of all cleaning chemicals, including proper storage.
• Report any kitchen equipment not in working order to a supervisor/manager.
• Assist kitchen staff when needed.
• Assist Stewarding Supervisor in organizing and maintaining inventories of china, glass, and silver.
• Attend department meetings and other company-required trainings.
• Complete other duties as 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 varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have an unexpired Food Handler's Permit or obtain one upon hire.
• Physical strength and stamina are essential. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.