Dishwasher - PM Shift

Sonesta Hotels•Nashville, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction. The Steward operates the dish machine, cleans and sanitizes pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils. They store all clean items to their proper storage location using care to minimize breakage. The Steward also cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and food preparation areas, sweeps and mops all kitchen floors and other assigned areas, and collects and properly disposes of trash. Additionally, they may service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. The role requires adherence to established safety and sanitation guidelines, as well as uniform and grooming standards. Other duties or projects may be requested by management.

Requirements

Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Prioritization and time management skills.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for the entire shift.
Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to stand during the entire shift.
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Ten to twelve-hour shifts sometimes required.
Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils.
Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils to their proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and properly dispose of trash.
Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.