Utility Steward/Dishwasher

The Mather in Evanston•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are an award-winning employer seeking a Utility Steward (Dishwasher) to play an essential role in the daily operations of our kitchen within a luxury senior living residence. This is an important support position that goes beyond dishwashing and helps keep our culinary team running smoothly and safely. In this role, you’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by washing and sanitizing kitchen equipment, china, glassware, and flatware, as well as supporting overall back-of-house operations. You’ll assist with the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment, support food rotation and labeling, and help with the breakdown, organization, and storage of fresh food deliveries. You may also assist with special projects or help support our restaurants as needed. If you enjoy staying organized, working in a fast pace environment, working both independent and with a team, and playing a key role in delivering a great dining experience, this is a wonderful opportunity. In addition to a supportive, people-first workplace culture, we offer a competitive hourly rate and on-the-job perks.

Requirements

Full-time
Flexible days
12:00pm-8:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm shift
Weekend, and holiday availability required
Ability to maintain sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen, equipment supplies, pots/pans, small wares, china glass and silver according to established safety standards and regulations.
Ability to clean kitchen floors, following standard procedures.
Ability to apply knowledge and safe use and storage of chemicals and equipment.
Ability to maintain and record data on required logs per Mather policies and procedures.
Ability to complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments per task lists.
Ability to regularly empty trash containers shift, clean garbage cans and properly operate compactor.
Ability to minimize loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy staying organized
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy working both independently and with a team
Enjoy playing a key role in delivering a great dining experience

Responsibilities

Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen, equipment supplies, pots/pans, small wares, china glass and silver according to established safety standards and regulations.
Cleans kitchen floors, following standard procedures.
Applies knowledge and safe use and storage of chemicals and equipment.
Maintains and records data on required logs per Mather policies and procedures.
Completes daily and weekly cleaning assignments per task lists.
Regularly empties trash containers shift, cleans garbage cans and properly operates compactor.
Minimizes loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate
On-the-job perks
Generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays
401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance - free to all team members