Steward PT

Graduate Providence•Providence, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitization, and proper storage of kitchen equipment, dishes, china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and cutlery. The role supports kitchen staff by cleaning equipment, utensils, kitchen work areas, and storage areas, and by assisting with proper food storage and rotation. The Steward also helps set up and break down restaurant buffets and supplies banquet operations with china, glassware, and silverware as business demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
A warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hotel or related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, the back dock, dumpster, and utility work areas.
Perform heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils according to proper cleanliness and sanitation procedures.
Vacuum carpeted areas in food and beverage outlets.
Sweep, mop, and wash floors in food and beverage areas, kitchens, restaurants, and dock areas.
Inform management of shortages of equipment and supplies.
Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure china, glassware, and silverware are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Return clean china, glassware, and silverware to proper storage, taking care to minimize breakage.
Handle all chemicals using proper safety techniques.
Report faulty equipment to management immediately.
Empty garbage from food and beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
Know the location and operation of fire-extinguishing equipment.
Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to oneself or other employees.
Break down, clean, and reassemble kitchen equipment as needed, following proper procedures.
Follow all sanitation standards.
Assist with restaurant buffet setup and breakdown as required.
Assist Banquets by supplying china, glassware, and silverware as business demands.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with scheduling needs, hotel standards, and operating regulations.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
Maintain a professional appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them as necessary.
Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and show initiative in anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law