Dishwasher: Kitchen Steward

Dishwasher: Kitchen Steward

Holiday Inn Tewksbury - Tewksbury, MA 01876

Overview

Position Type Part Time Job Shift First/Day/Afternoon Category Hospitality - Hotel

Description

Position Summary Clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen and operate the dish washing machine in a safe, accident-free manner. Essential Functions

• Operate dish washing machine. Maintain organization, proper rack stacking, silver presoaking. (80%)
• Sweep and mop floors. Keep floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately. (5%)
• Clean wall, tables, racks, sinks, floor mats and disposal area. Polish stainless steel. (5%)
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as specified by lead steward. (2.5%)
• Empty all trash cans over 3/4 full at end of shift, wash out and return to kitchen. (5%)
• Perform special cleaning projects as assigned. (2.5%)
• Maintain mop station with 2 mops/buckets, 2 brooms, and proper cleaning solutions.
• Cooperate with restaurant personnel and their needs in order to ensure that guests are taken care of.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Education: No formal education required. High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Operate dish washing machine, dishware handling, floor maintenance
• No. Of employees supervised: None
• Travel Required: None
• Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because the heavy production associated from all the outlets. Dish racks/10-15 lbs. Trash cans/50-70 lbs. Bus pans/10-15 lbs. Pushing Queen Marys. (75%)
• Bending/Kneeling: Bending is necessary, dish rack stacking, storing of equipment/dishware, unloading queens, moping/sweeping floors, cleaning ovens also requires bending.
• Mobility: Full range of mobility required. Ability to travel 30-50 ft. on a regular basis throughout the day. (75%)
• Continuous Standing: Usually all day - during service hours.
• Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 15-20 steps 5% of 8 hours.
• Driving: No Driving Required.
• Work Environment - Inside: 100% of 8 hours.
• Describe any abnormal temperature exposures: n/a
• Hearing: Need to hear equipment/timers and communicate with other staff.
• Vision: Must be able to inspect for cleanliness of dishware and kitchen.
• Speech: Enough to communicate with staff.
• Literacy: Only enough to ensure proper cleaning chemicals are used on dishware.
• Chemicals/Agents: Dish washing chemical. Sanitation chemicals. All purpose cleaners. (75%)
• Protective Clothing: Type: Rubber gloves, back supports, protective eye ware. Approx. 100% of 8 hours.
• Equipment Operation: Dish washer 75%, garbage disposal 25%
• New York City Fire Safety Director certification a plus.