Steward

Marriott•San Diego, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for operating and maintaining various cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwashing machines, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing stations, and trash compactors. Key duties involve washing and disinfecting kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. The role also includes receiving deliveries, properly storing perishables, rotating stock, and ensuring clean wares are stored in appropriate areas. Stewards use detergents, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals for dish cleaning, inspect and sort cleaned items, and re-scrub/re-wash soiled items as needed. Additional responsibilities include racking and spraying items, sorting and washing silverware, breaking down bus tubs, managing trashcans and dumpster areas, cleaning and mopping assigned departments, and handling glass and cardboard recycling. The position requires adherence to company, safety, and security policies, reporting maintenance needs and unsafe conditions, completing safety training, protecting company assets, and maintaining professional communication and positive working relationships to support team goals and quality standards. Physical demands include the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 50 pounds, stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, and perform various movements such as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Marriott International emphasizes being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse backgrounds, and fostering an inclusive environment. The Westin brand focuses on guest well-being and seeks passionate, active, optimistic, and adventurous associates who embrace well-being practices.

Requirements

Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
Wash and disinfect kitchen and store room areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas.
Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes.
Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
Rack and spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
Sort, soak, and wash/re-wash silverware.
Breakdown dirty bus tubs.
Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area.
Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments.
Dispose of glass in the proper containers.
Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Protect company assets.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.