Steward

Job Purpose

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleanliness and organization of all back of house Food and Beverage and Kitchen areas.   They are responsible for maintaining inventory of all dishwashing supplies.  Dishwashers also assist in maintaining china, glass, silver and kitchen supply inventory.  

Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for all cleaning in back of house Food and Beverage areas to ensure highest quality efficiency and operations 
• Coordinate with Chefs all equipment needs for banquets
• Cleaning dishes, utensils and kitchen areas in accordance to standard operating procedures.
• Removal of trash from all areas
• Delivery of dishes/silver/china to appropriate needs area
• Sanitizing all kitchen areas
• Sweeping/moping kitchen

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/write and communicate effectively
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40lbs
• Be able to work in a standing positions for long periods of time.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation, safety, and dish care
• Previous experience in kitchen preferred

Conditions

This job operates in a working kitchen environment, in the restaurant, meeting spaces and occasionally in outdoor conditions. This position may have some office/clerical work. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. This position requires longer than 8-hour days, evening/weekend work, and working under established timelines. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, feel and smell. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.