H2B - Steward

Omni Hotels & Spas•Hot Springs, VA

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, and service ware; handling dishwashing and storage; supporting kitchen staff; and following safety guidelines for cleaning chemicals. The position requires strong physical stamina and the ability to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Strong customer service orientation and skills.
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
Ability to create a courteous, friendly, and professional work environment.
Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Must have an unexpired Food Handler credential or obtain one upon hire.
Physical strength and stamina to meet the position's high activity level.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Sort soiled ware promptly and carefully for proper processing through dish or pot machines.
Wash ware quickly and return it to designated storage areas.
Keep the dish machine clean and filled with water according to hotel standards.
De-tarnish and polish silver.
Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots, and pans promptly and thoroughly.
Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware for cooks, banquet servers, and food servers.
Maintain kitchen work areas, restaurant equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Sweep and mop floors.
Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
Steam-clean or hose out garbage cans.
Scrape food from dishes and wash them by hand or load them into racks or onto the dishwashing machine conveyor.
Run glasses through the dish machine twice.
Put away and rotate stock.
Store clean utensils and stock in designated areas.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, and prep tables.
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, floors, and walls.
Report inventory needs for supplies and cleaning chemicals to a supervisor.
Follow safety guidelines and proper procedures for using and storing cleaning chemicals.
Report kitchen equipment that is not working to an assigned supervisor or manager.
Assist kitchen staff when needed.
Assist the Stewarding Supervisor with organizing and maintaining inventories of china, glass, and silver.
Attend department meetings and other required company training.
Complete other duties assigned by management.