Steward Helper Unrestricted Full-time

AccorHotel • Victoria, BC

5d • CA$27 - CA$31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Steward Helper assists the kitchen steward in performing daily tasks within the stewarding department. This role involves operating dishwashing machinery, safely handling and storing various types of equipment, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and the entire hotel, and participating in food distribution for banquets. The position requires adherence to strict food safety and health protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Steward Helper is also responsible for waste management and restocking supplies.

Requirements

• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• WHIMIS 2015 / GHS certification (colleagues responsibility to maintain this certification)
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work well alone or as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving excellent results
• Ability to prioritize, with excellent organizational capabilities
• Demonstrated high level of responsibility and reliability
• Impeccable grooming and presentation
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Kitchen environment an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen steward to perform the daily tasks of the stewarding department
• Set up and operate the dish machine to established specifications, maintaining correct temperature and chemicals are in use at all times
• Safely handle, wash, transport & store all china, glass, silverware, small wares or other food and beverage equipment in the established locations
• Debus, sort, organize and consolidate dishware and kitchen equipment to be washed
• Loading and unloading the dish machine following established procedures
• Ensure all items washed are completely clean and sanitized
• Follow established food safety protocols and established health and safety protocols
• Proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Wash and sanitize kitchen small wares, utensils, pots, pans, and sanitize kitchen equipment, kettles, tables, walls, sinks, refuse containers, ceilings etc.
• Empty large steam kettles of bones or other organic material
• Clean sink and drain filters in the main dish room and basement as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work space at all times
• Collect and dispose of garbage and recycling throughout the hotel, maintain clean refuse bins, resupply with garbage bags as required
• Maintaining clean and dry floors by sweeping, mopping, squeegee etc.
• Participate in plating and distribution of food for banquets
• Restock and supply chemical and paper towel dispensers throughout the F&B operation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through Lifeworks
• Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed