Steward - Seasonal

DISH STEWARD / DISHWASHER

JOB SUMMARY

The Dish Steward / Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment, dishware, utensils, and stewarding areas. This role supports culinary and food and beverage operations by ensuring a safe, organized, and hygienic back-of-house environment. The Dish Steward / Dishwasher plays a critical support role in banquet, restaurant, and catering operations by adhering to food safety standards, brand requirements, and health department regulations. This is a season position starting in mid May and ending in mid September.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience:

• Prior dishwashing or kitchen support experience preferred; not required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning procedures preferred
• Ability to follow safety, hygiene, and chemical handling guidelines

Physical requirements:

• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Medium to heavy work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 75 pounds occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to work in hot, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environments

General Requirements

• Maintain a professional, cooperative, and service-oriented demeanor
• Communicate effectively with culinary staff and leadership
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and meet operational timelines
• Attend all required hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel scheduling requirements
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, grooming, and uniform standards
• Comply with all food safety, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Properly handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Maintain confidentiality of hotel and operational information
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Fundamental Requirements:

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
• Operate commercial dishwashing machines in accordance with safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain cleanliness of dish room, kitchen floors, drains, and back-of-house work areas
• Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, coolers, freezers, and storage areas
• Clear, clean, and reset tables in restaurants, lounges, and banquet spaces
• Assist servers and banquet staff by maintaining clean service areas during peak periods
• Replenish service stations with clean dishware, silverware, glassware, and supplies
• Support banquet room resets and breakdowns as required
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost in accordance with hotel procedures
• Ensure proper separation and disposal of waste and hazardous materials
• Monitor inventory of cleaning and service supplies and notify leadership of restocking needs
• Always follow proper lifting techniques and workplace safety procedures
• Support restaurant, banquet, and catering operations as business levels require
• Assist with opening and closing stewarding duties, including deep cleaning tasks

Work Schedule & Availability

Hospitality is a 24-hour operation. Associates may be required to work varying schedules, including early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs and hotel occupancy levels. Schedules, staffing levels, and assigned duties may fluctuate to meet business demands, special events, and guest service requirements.

In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature (New Jersey Legislature Bill S2310 Sca (1R)) which requires private employers with ten (10) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs, promotion, or transfer opportunities. This position pays $15.92 - $17.00/hr dependent on experience.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.