Steward/Dishwasher

Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South•Bloomington, MN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher is responsible for following instructions and completing various stewarding tasks across all assigned food & beverage areas. This includes maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of assigned areas and equipment, managing garbage removal, refilling cleaning supplies, and safely transporting dishes and cookware. The role also involves operating and cleaning industrial dishwashers, washing specific items by hand, and ensuring adequate stock levels of clean dishes and cookware. A strong understanding of food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines is essential, as is the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with team members. The position requires a sense of urgency and the ability to complete tasks independently.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must report to work on time.
Must be present and able to work all shifts on-site.
Must be able to work the necessary hours and schedule to meet the operational needs of the business.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America and able to present required work authorization documents as required to complete the Form I-9 on the first day of employment.
Knowledge of food safety, health, and sanitation requirements and guidelines.
Ability to prioritize and complete all tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members and leaders across all departments.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and complete tasks independently.

Nice To Haves

Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen.
Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.).
Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to create, build, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high.

Responsibilities

Follow instructions and complete various stewarding tasks across all assigned food & beverage areas, including kitchen, employee cafeteria, dishwasher, restaurant, and banquet spaces.
Frequently check all garbage containers and remove garbage from assigned food & beverage areas.
Ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness across assigned food & beverage areas and equipment.
Clean, mop, and sanitize floors in assigned food & beverage areas.
Refill hand soap, paper towel dispensers, dishwasher detergent, and other cleaning supplies when stock levels are low and notify supervisor if more inventory needs to be ordered.
Safely collect, stack, and transport clean and used dishes, cookware, and dish tubs.
Evaluate and ensure adequate stock levels of clean dishes, cookware, and dish tubs.
Store clean dishes, cookware, and dish tubs in an organized and orderly manner.
Safely clean, use, operate, and regularly monitor equipment, including loading and unloading industrial dishwashers, and promptly report any technical or performance issues to a supervisor.
Properly clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and dish tubs.
Wash specific items by hand as assigned (e.g., wooden cutting boards, large pots, delicate china).
Safely and efficiently transport clean and used china, glass, flatware, chafing dishes, and utensils to banquet rooms for events.
Perform all assigned dishwasher/stewarding tasks across food & beverage areas.