Kitchen Steward

Introduction
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Overview
We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.


Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits-such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus-may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a dishwashing crew ensuring soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• Inspects, removes, and properly stores all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Washes steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Washes pots, pans and traps; maintains neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas. Washes, rinses, and sanitizes all dishware and utensils
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in store room and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
• Maintain organization and ensure proper rack stacking, silver presoaking and operation of dish machine.
• Ensure proper set-up, breakdown and maintenance of all special events.
• Perform special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Train new stewards as required
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as specified by chef.
• Responsible for swept and mopped floors. Keep floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately
• Provide information and explain My Choice benefits, property amenities and marketing programs to our guests.
• Can operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Uses proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine.
• Restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans. Removes all garbage. Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift.
• Able to make quick decisions when dealing with departmental and employee needs.

Requirements

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations or similar.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation is preferred.