Steward - InterContinental Hotel Cleveland

IHG•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Steward sets up and replenishes work stations, prepares and operates the dishwashing machine according to manufacturer instructions, and places clean dishes in their assigned storage locations. The role checks equipment and machinery, monitors chemical levels and water temperature, cleans kitchen equipment and designated areas, and handles kitchen substances and chemicals safely. It also involves managing trash and recycling, maintaining the pot sink, and sweeping and mopping kitchen floors. The Steward may perform other duties as assigned. The job requires basic reading, writing, and math skills, communication, and the ability to follow instructions. Work may require nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The position involves lifting or carrying items up to 75 pounds and standing, moving, handling objects and supplies, bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand and move about the kitchen or other designated areas.
Ability to handle objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and utensils.
Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to communicate with others and follow instructions.
Reading ability for chemical and machine labels and operating instructions.
Basic mathematical skills to mix chemical solutions.

Responsibilities

Set up work stations, including filling the dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking items, and gathering required equipment.
Replenish work stations as needed across shifts.
Rinse and scrape dishes, operate the dishwashing machine according to manufacturer specifications and instructions, and store clean dishes in assigned locations.
Check equipment and machinery and inform a supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests, employees, or hotel assets.
Clean designated equipment and areas, including hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens, grills, sinks, refrigerators/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, and the kitchen cafeteria dump site or compactor area.
Use and dispose of kitchen substances and chemicals properly.
Empty and clean trash cans, transport garbage to dump sites, and follow recycling regulations.
Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
Sweep and mop the kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after spills.
Monitor chemicals and water temperature during the shift.
Clean and organize the associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures.
Assist with other duties as assigned.