Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher
Mainsail Lodging & DevelopmentAbout the role
We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes. At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredient to our recipe.
Job Summary:
The Dishwasher will be responsible for assisting the kitchen staff with all their pots, pans, dinnerware, flatware, and glassware to ensure they are readily available for all activities within the hotel. The Dishwasher is to uphold the standards in accordance to the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.
Essential Functions
Washing dishes to include machine and hand washing
General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
Basic food prep - peeling vegetables, portioning product, etc.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwasher or by hand
Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment in the appropriate storage areas
Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
Follow proper hand washing procedures
Assist with plate up dinners during banquets
Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area
Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
Ability to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively.
Hotel Performance
Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott
Qualification Standards
Education & Experience
High School diploma or higher
Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
ServeSafe certified preferred
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly
Corrected vision to normal range
Ability to work long hours as needed
Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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