Steward

Marriott•Chicago, IL

19d

About The Position

The Steward operates and maintains cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwashing machines, hand-wash stations, pot-scrubbing stations, and trash compactors. The role includes washing and disinfecting kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment; cleaning dishes with detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in a three-compartment sink; and ensuring clean wares are stored in appropriate areas. The Steward receives deliveries, stores perishables properly, and rotates stock. The role also involves inspecting, pulling, and stacking cleaned items; returning soiled items for re-scrubbing and re-washing; spraying racked items with hot water to remove food residue; sorting, soaking, and washing silverware; and breaking down dirty bus tubs. Additional duties include emptying and maintaining trash cans and the dumpster area, cleaning and mopping assigned areas, disposing of glass in proper containers, and breaking down cardboard boxes and placing them and other recyclables in recycling bins. The Steward follows company, safety, and security policies; reports maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to a manager; completes safety training and certifications; protects company assets; communicates professionally; maintains positive working relationships; supports team goals; and meets quality standards. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors. The position requires moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. It also requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and reaching overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Requirements

No high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
No related work experience required.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain dishwashing machines, hand-wash stations, pot-scrubbing stations, trash compactors, and other cleaning tools.
Wash and disinfect kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in a three-compartment sink to clean dishes.
Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
Store clean wares in appropriate areas.
Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items; return soiled items for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
Rack and spray items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
Sort, soak, and wash or re-wash silverware; break down dirty bus tubs.
Empty and maintain trash cans and the dumpster area.
Clean and mop areas in assigned departments; dispose of glass in proper containers.
Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in recycling bins.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; complete safety training and certifications.
Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager.
Protect company assets and communicate with others using clear, professional language.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships and support the team in reaching common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.