Dishwasher (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG•Houston, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, we aim for our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan, and In the Know. This involves being charming, staying in the moment by anticipating guests' needs, and making their experience memorable by being knowledgeable and showing personal style. The Dishwasher role is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen operations.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas.
Handling objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies and utensils.
Bending, stooping, kneeling.
Communicating with other people, following instructions.
Reading abilities are utilized often when reading chemical or machine labels or operating instructions.
Basic mathematical skills are used to mix chemical solutions.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots & pans, utensils and equipment in a timely manner.
Set up work station as required, including filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts.
Rinse/scrape all dishes.
Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions.
Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezer, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned.
Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemical properly.
Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump site; adhere to recycling regulations.
Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
Sweep and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill.
Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift.
Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency.
May assist with other duties as assigned.