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Dishwasher - Second Shift

Sonesta Hotels
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Nov 2025

About the role

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Job Description

  • Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils.
  • Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils to their proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
  • Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
  • Collect and properly dispose of trash.
  • Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
  • Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
  • Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications and Skills

  • Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Prioritization and time management skills.
  • Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
  • Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for the entire shift.
  • Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Work Environment

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The bulk of work takes place indoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

  • 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 the entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

  • 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.

Education and Experience

  • Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
  • Free parking
  • Free shift meal
  • $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
  • Fun, family environment
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels world-wide)
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Te

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