AM Steward - Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check with the supervisor at the start of the shift for any special assignments.
• Aid in dumping all trash in the kitchen area.
• Maintain a very positive attitude under very stressful situations.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Report any maintenance repair needs to the Sous Chef.
• Complete all additional assignments given by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Verify cleanliness of dish machine before using.
• Complete cleaning of dish machine before using.
• Correctly assemble the dish machine.
• Check and make sure the temperature of the dish machine is at the required level.
• Set up empty glass racks for proper breakdown of trays.
• Set up empty dish dollies as needed.
• Change the water of the dish machine as required, at least two times per eight-hour shift.
• Store all excess china, glass, and silver in the stockroom.
• Thoroughly break down and clean dish machine at end of shift, including cleaning of curtains on dish machine.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen of responsibility.
• Sweep and mop the entire kitchen as needed at least twice per eight-hour shift.
• Check each and every dish for cleanliness as it comes out of the dish machine.
• Remove all salvageable food items off queen to cut down waste.
• Make sure kitchen is perfectly clean -- swept and mopped at the end of the shift.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station area and communicate to supervisor any maintenance needed to keep equipment in good working order.
• Responsible to remove all the shelves in the walk-in coolers and scrub the coolers from floor to ceiling.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all the walk-in refrigerators in the Food and Beverage areas.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the sanitation level of all the garbage cans used in all of the kitchens.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all mop buckets and wringers used in the Food and Beverage outlets.
• Responsible to walk all the back of the house corridors and ensure the cleanliness of these areas.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all the seven ice machines in the back of the house.
• Responsible for cleaning all of the walls and tiles in all the kitchens in the back of the house.
• Responsible for going to each and every outlet, collecting all dirty crisscrosses, cleaning and sanitizing same and returning them to the proper areas.
• Responsible for cleaning all the Queen Mary’s used in the back of the house.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all the hot boxes (inside and out) used in the Catering Department.
• Responsible for all special cleaning projects assigned by Sous Chef or F&B Manager.
• Responsible for scrubbing underneath large equipment once removed for repairs.
• Responsible to assist Engineering Department when defrosting and cleaning outlets.
• Responsible for deep-cleaning various large and bulky equipment, such as convection ovens, grills, charcoal burners, etc., when needed on a very busy day.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to adhere to grooming standards.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb and reach on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion, (for example loading-unloading dishwasher, stocking, and sweeping).
• Ability to move freely within the kitchen area.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes, including handling hot utensils and equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry and store in overhead areas approximately 75 pounds.
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
• Ability to work with chemicals, (for example, cleaners, disinfectants, and solvents), and with prolonged exposure to water.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.