Restaurant Steward (Dishwasher)

Position Summary

The Steward is a part of the restaurant team and is responsible for washing dishes, pots, etc., and ensuring their cleanliness throughout the Kitchen. May be assigned heavy cleaning as a part of closing the restaurant. The Steward is an important part of the efficient operation of the restaurant and ensures safety, and cleanliness and works toward our overall mission of exceeding our guest's expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a dishwashing crew ensuring soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• Inspect, remove, and properly store all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Wash steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Supply dishware to food preparation stations as needed; remove soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keep work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean always.
• Miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in the store room, and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
• Grave shift Steward duties will include deep cleaning after hours such as buffing kitchen floors, cleaning fryers, cleaning hoods, etc.
  
  

Job Qualifications

The skills necessary for this position are typically acquired through two months of on-the-job training or through related experience.