Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant

Crowne Plaza - Asheville, NC 28806

Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Category Hospitality - Hotel

Description

Responsible for the upkeep and smooth functioning of the laundry department. The laundry attendant should possess knowledge of all equipment and how it operates. The position also works closely with housekeeping to ensure proper inventory levels are supplied to the floors in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Formulate washing formula for stained loads and all other laundry products processed through the laundry area.
• Sort dirty linen by product type.
• Identify damaged linen and keep track of rag outs on a discard form.
• Participate in monthly linen inventory.
• Ensure the washing of linen is up to standard before placing into inventory.
• Communicate any maintenance and upkeep issues to appropriate person relating to all laundry equipment.
• Suggest methods for increasing laundry efficiency.
• Organize linen in such a way that it is sorted by type, loaded on carts and put up neatly on the linen storage racks.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and timing deadlines related to production standards and requirements.
• Multitask with linen in various machines running at the same time with different products.
• Ensure that the proper amount of linen is ready and available to disperse to the guest floors.
• Main duties include folding linen and terry cloth items in a neat pristine fashion.
• In all guest interactions associate must always be professional, accommodating, helpful and friendly.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma
• Must be team oriented, empathetic, friendly and show initiative.
• Well organized and able to prioritize tasks.