Kitchen Steward

Kitchen StewardGrand Pacific Hotel Services LP - Carlsbad, CA 92008OverviewSalary Range $19.50 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift VariedDescriptionPosition PurposeClean, transport and store all pots and pans used in the food and beverage operations and maintain the pots and pans room in a clean and orderly manner.Essential FunctionsAverage % Of Time50 % Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans in the hotel.25 % Ensure restaurant and banquet kitchens have the requisite amounts of the above to properly open their shifts and that there are sufficient Queen Mary's and racks in which to place dirty dishes, silver, pots, and pans.25 % Responsible for the proper sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchens and food preparation areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, preparation slicers, steam kettles, tables and floors.Other:Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Supportive FunctionsIn addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:Assist culinary staff during any special request or priorities as requested by the Executive Banquet Chef or the Assistant Banquet Chef.Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:Requires good communication skills.Basic knowledge of banquet set-up.Physical DemandsMost work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, pots and pans and trays of food or food items, on a regular and continuing basis.Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.QualificationsQualification StandardsEducationHigh School completion OR an equivalent level of education and experience.ExperienceNot applicableLicenses or CertificatesNot applicableGroomingAll employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Westin/Solea Carlsbad's standards.Attendance:Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.Ownership:This job opportunity for employment is being made available by Grand Pacific Hotel Services, L.P., the owner and the employer of all associates working at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the owner or operator of Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the direct or indirect employer or joint employer of any associates working at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International does not control, govern or regulate any aspect of recruitment or employment at Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not responsible for any aspect of your application, candidacy, or employment at the resort, nor shall Marriott International be liable for the data collection, use and privacy practices of the Westin/Solea Carlsbad Resort & Spa's owner or operator.