Restaurant Utility / Dishwasher

Lodgco Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

At Lodgco, we believe that hospitality success is driven by unwavering dedication, a vibrant workplace culture, and impactful narratives. We believe in investing in our team’s development to deliver a superior customer experience and achieve success together. For three decades, Lodgco Hospitality has set the standard for hospitality success. We are committed to revenue growth and maximizing the value of the assets we manage while fostering a supportive environment for our employees. Join us in elevating hotel operations and maximizing profitability. Join our team today! The Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown is looking for a part-time Restaurant Utility Person/Dishwasher to support back-of-house kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness in the hotel's full-service restaurants and banquet events! If you excel in a fast-paced setting and are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests, we encourage you to apply today! JOB SUMMARY: The Utility position is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of washable items (trays, bowls, plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc.) and dish room area in order to maintain the hotel's standards of quality and sanitation. Helps with set up/tear down for functions in catering department as well as general cleaning duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of Food and Beverage sanitation and service standards.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
Ability to wear proper uniform in accordance with Lodgco Hospitality policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Satisfactory criminal background screening required
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record may be required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for entire shift, balance, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, smell, taste and perform repetitive motions that require manual dexterity.
This position requires the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. The employee is required to have visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate machinery and tools, determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of food and make general observations of facilities. This position is primarily indoors and may subject the employee to high or cold temperatures from machinery and moderate noise level.
This position requires variable hours based on the needs of the hotel including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing machines and manual methods.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, including floors, counters, and equipment.
Practice “clean as you go” method to maintain all areas in accordance with health and safety standards.
Properly dispose of kitchen waste and recyclables. Ensure garbage bins are emptied regularly and kept clean.
Help with receiving and storing kitchen supplies and food deliveries. Ensure items are properly labeled and stored.
Assist serving staff with clearing and cleaning tables in the dining area, ensuring that all dishes, utensils, and glassware are promptly removed and taken to the kitchen for washing.
Work closely with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house personnel to ensure efficient operations offering support where needed to maintain a smooth workflow.
Adhere to all hotel policies, health and safety regulations, and food handling guidelines.
Attend meetings/training as required by management.
Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor