Dishwasher/Kitchen Utility

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we're not about numbers...we're about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we're constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we're looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you're all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as Dishwasher!

The Dishwasher plays a pivotal role in our Food & Beverage operation by providing our outlets with clean and organized cookware and tableware. By developing multiple skill sets and learning about various outlets' operations, the Dishwasher position provides the foundations on which you can build a successful Food & Beverage career.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary!
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Uniforms Provided for most positions!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver clean cookware and tableware to various outlets and meeting rooms
• Clean all cookware and tableware to meet hotel and Health and Safety Standards
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards by ensuring floors and equipment are clean and arranged according to Food and Beverage specifications.
• Separate all silverware and return to proper area
• Ensure all glasses are placed in proper glass racks and returned to proper area
• Ensure pots, pans, and china storage racks are cleaned, organized and properly stored.
• Remove trash, and clean trash cans daily
• Sweep and mop floors in dish area throughout shift
• Clear and Clean all Queen Marys after Banquet Functions
• Stock clean plates & sauté pans on the line for service
• Break down and deep clean dish machine (inside & out)
• Check Hot Boxes (clean as needed)
• De-Lime dish machine (as directed and per schedule)
• Remove and clean dishes from Server area (AM and PM shifts)
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor/ manager.
• Perform special daily projects assigned by supervisor/ manager

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand, and speak basic English, to effectively take direction and communicate with management and other Team Members.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding, in carrying out instructions
• Ability to comply in standardized situations with only occasional or no variation.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including Holidays.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision.
• Must be able to work well as a part of a team.
• Must be engaging with other Team Members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for long periods of time on hard surface; using arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, talk, hear and smell. • Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, warm temperature and be exposed to various food products.
• Must be able to utilize cleaning chemicals in the daily course of responsibilities
• Must regularly be able to carry and balance up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, color vision and sense of smell.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to multi-task, including pushing and pulling objects and carts of varying weights without assistance
• Ability to remain active in a fast paced environment, including standing for 8+ hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays

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