Steward/Dishwasher (Req 114)

Job Purpose:

Operates dishwasher to properly clean all dishes and cooking utensils used in the kitchens, restaurants and banquets. Scrubs pots. Re-stocks all supplies in the assigned areas. General kitchen cleaning duties including the cleaning and mopping of kitchen floors and trash removal.

Job Responsibilities:

• Washes dishes and other cooking utensils. Restocks all clean glasses, silverware and plates.
• Performs general cleaning in order to stay in compliance with the Health department.
• Puts away food stock, and dry goods in their proper location, rotating “first in”, “first out” Meets with chef on duty to discuss daily specials and changes. Ensures servers are aware of changes.
• Removes the trash from all containers, taking it to the dumpster located on the loading dock.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, to collect accurate information, and to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of operating a dishwasher, floor stripper, and buffer.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Ability to continuously perform essential job functions on a variety of shifts, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to listen, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish helpful.
• Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to push/pull cart/ table weighing up to 150 lbs.; grasp, lift to waist and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively manage time. Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to load and unload the dishwasher, handle all sorts of kitchen equipment, knives, slicing blades, etc.

Qualifications Standards

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Prior hospitality experience preferred.

License/Certificates:

Food Handlers Certification required.

Zachry Hospitality offers an industry leading benefits package for our Team Members including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Leave
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Program
• Hotel Discount Program
• And Many More