Steward

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Responsibilities

Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant and food preparation areas.
Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster.
Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Store all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.