FT-Kitchen Steward

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is an award-winning luxury boutique resort set against the iconic Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our intimate hideaway features beautifully appointed casitas, a world-class spa, elements restaurant, jade bar, and exceptional resort amenities, all designed to deliver an effortlessly elegant guest experience.

At Sanctuary, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our Vision and Mission, we deliver luxurious, effortlessly elegant experiences by being adaptive, present, and engaged for both our guests and one another. Our culture is built on service, respect, teamwork, integrity, trust, and ownership—while always remembering to have fun. We are committed to developing our team members, encouraging collaboration, and supporting career growth in an inspiring hospitality environment.

JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain success by transporting and cleaning cooking utensils and flatware in order to provide, cooks, bus persons, and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience. This position is also responsible for cleaning the physical surroundings of the kitchen and F&B areas, with a focus on living the Sanctuary Commitments and our Promise of Care Enough to do it well.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive

• Maintain the dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• Sort and wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans efficiently, as support to the cooks.
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Separate linen from other debris.
• Ensure dishes are sanitized and available as needed.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• De-tarnish/polish silver and copper.
• Maintain proper placement/organization of pots, pans, dish dollies, glass racks, utensils, and linen.
• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, etc.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Works diligently to avoid breakage and loss.
• Maintain safety standards set by the resort, at all times. Ensuring that any accidents and/or injuries are reported immediately to the Chef and/or immediate manager.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef and/or Cook I.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain all in order to compliment guest experience.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress work environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills and positive attitude is a must.
• Must be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written; excellent communication skills.
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands

• Ability to work on slippery surfaces, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to push and/or pull service carts weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry goods on a hand cart/truck weighing up to 100 lbs.
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to work outdoors on occasion.
• Must be able to work in either hot or cold conditions.
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk throughout the day, sometimes on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. & occasionally lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, reaching and repetitive hand & arm movements; squeezing and overhead reaching occasionally.
• Must be able to twist and bend frequently, and squat occasionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Current Food Handler’s Card.

Related Work Experience  

• Experience with hospitality and customer service preferred.