Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher

New Castle Hotel • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

The Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher ensures that dishes, flatware, pots, appliances, and other kitchen items meet sanitation standards. This role supports the safety and well-being of guests and staff and helps the kitchen operate efficiently.

The Steward/Dishwasher washes dishware, service ware, cookware, and utensils by hand and/or operates the dish machine safely and skillfully, keeping the wash area organized. The position also maintains kitchen equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition, including ovens, floors, walls, walk-ins, vents, cooking surfaces, and trash bins, and may perform deep-cleaning projects. The employee follows hotel safety and security procedures and OSHA guidelines, and reports issues to maintenance and/or security.

Requirements

• Prior hotel and dishwashing experience is preferred.
• Ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body and arms.
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Near vision sufficient to see details at close range.
• Ability to move quickly and agilely when a situation requires quick assistance.
• Ability to work long hours as often required.
• Ability to multitask.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hotel experience.
• Prior dishwashing experience.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishware, service ware, cookware, utensils, and related items by hand and/or operate the dish machine safely and skillfully.
• Polish stainless steel and silverware as needed.
• Keep the dishwashing area organized.
• Keep kitchen equipment and areas—including ovens, floors, walls, walk-ins, vents, cooking surfaces, and trash bins—clean and sanitary.
• Perform deep-cleaning projects as requested.
• Follow hotel safety and security policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Report issues to maintenance and/or security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed