Steward/Dishwasher ("Lava Platos")

WOODLARK HOTEL PORTLAND•Portland, OR

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning, transporting, and storing all pots, pans, silverware, glassware, and china used in the food and beverage operations in a clean and orderly manner. This role ensures that all food and beverage outlets have the necessary items to operate efficiently and maintains a hygienic working environment. The position also involves assisting the service team and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Knowledge of table and bar service.
High school or equivalent education required.
Prior hospitality or restaurant experience preferred.
Safe Server Alcohol & Food certification preferred.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possible for one (1) hour or more.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards is essential.
Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospitality or restaurant experience
Safe Server Alcohol & Food certification

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots, and pans.
Operate commercial dishwashing machine and maintain a hygienic working environment.
Ensure all food and beverage outlets have sufficient items and racks for dirty dishes.
Attend to spills and breakage immediately, following proper safety procedures.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchens and food preparation areas, including equipment like ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, slicers, steam kettles, tables, and floors.
Remove and dispose of trash bags from receptacles.
Participate in deep cleaning of the outlet.
Report any maintenance and/or hazard issues to the supervisor.
Assist the service team as necessary to meet and exceed guest expectations.
Perform other duties assigned by managers and supervisors.
Assist with guest inquiries.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.