Rose Tavern Dishwasher/Steward (Full-Time) - $18/hr!

The Lake House on Canandaigua • Canandaigua, NY

6d • $0 - $18

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher is primarily responsible for maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness, keeping equipment and tools clean and organized, and ensuring the kitchen, dishwashing, and back areas remain inspection-ready in accordance with local authority and hotel guidelines. The role includes washing dishes and service ware, removing trash and recyclables, disposing of firewood ash and extinguished embers from the kitchen hearth, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning and detailing equipment.

The employee may assist cooks and servers, perform light food preparation as directed, and help serve food and beverages to residents in the dining room. Candidates should have a positive attitude, communicate effectively, work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently with limited supervision. The position offers potential growth opportunities based on demonstrated job performance excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene.
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and proficiency in operating industrial dishwashers.
• Ability to move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to spend most of the work time on one's feet and maintain a stationary position or move without a break for up to six hours.
• Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including moving, using tools or controls, ascending and descending stairs, positioning oneself for tasks, communicating with guests and staff, and distinguishing flavors.
• Ability to detect objects close-up and at a distance, determine color and depth, and observe surroundings.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to various allergens.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, maintained, and organized, and keep floors dry and clean.
• Operate industrial dishwashing machinery and maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and established procedures for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, service ware, pots, pans, utensils, minor equipment, large equipment, floors, and walls.
• Collect and remove trash from all operating areas; dispose of waste according to hotel and authority standards and follow recycling guidelines.
• Keep the waste-bin storage area clean and tidy.
• Perform general cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, washing up, and emptying rubbish bins and boxes into the correct containers.
• Follow Safety Data Sheet information for safe and proper use of workplace chemicals.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order; check chemical levels and inventory.
• Wash, wipe, sort, stack, and load or unload dishes; store cleaned items in an organized and safe manner.
• Remove broken or chipped items from circulation and update the breakage and inventory register with the Executive Steward.
• Clean, sanitize, and close workstations.
• Use and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Report maintenance or hazard issues to the chief steward or stewarding manager.
• Assist cooks and servers as needed, including light food preparation as directed by a manager or chef on duty and serving food and beverages to residents in the dining room.
• Dispose of firewood ash and extinguished embers from the kitchen hearth.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off during the first full calendar year for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus optional benefits, for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
• Membership discounts to the Sands Family YMCA.
• Free lunch and/or dinner during the shift.
• Formalized training program.
• Room, food and beverage, and spa discounts at The Lake House.
• Employee discounts at The Lake House and through LifeMart.
• Company-sponsored community service and wellness events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED