Steward/Dishwasher

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Charlottesville, VA

7d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher supports the hotel’s culinary and food service teams by maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen areas. This “Heart of the House” role contributes to guest service by helping the kitchen operate safely and effectively, maintaining dishwashing sanitation logs, caring for equipment and small wares, and assisting in other kitchen areas as business needs dictate. The position also supports the property’s recycling and energy-conscious practices and offers opportunities to learn different kitchen tasks and develop new skills.

Requirements

Ability to work on your feet for an extended period.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to move, traverse, and position yourself to reach floor corners and high places; observe conditions and detect odors; and maneuver carts weighing up to 100 pounds in tight spaces.
Ability to operate spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub pads, and dusters.
Ability to lift, carry, and position loads of at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Housekeeping experience is desirable.
An engaging and pleasant personality and an interest in meeting new people.
Ability to use time wisely to accomplish tasks.

Responsibilities

Interact with team members and contribute to a positive, upbeat work environment.
Maintain daily sanitation logs for the dish machine and manual pot-wash sink.
Ensure work areas are left ready and communicate when items are not ready.
Recycle cardboard using the compactor.
Conserve energy and resources by turning off unused lights, turning off water faucets, and reporting leaks to a supervisor.
Monitor high-traffic areas to help prevent accidents, slips, trips, and falls.
Use proper dish and glass racks to ensure items are cleaned properly and to prevent chips, cracks, or breakage.
Use slower periods to proactively clean and sanitize equipment and maintain a clean, organized, sanitary environment.
Learn different kitchen tasks and develop new skills.
Assist in other areas when business levels require it.
Engage genuinely with guests and fellow crew members.