Dishwasher

About the role

Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class.

Responsibilities

• Gather all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinse and stack in dishracks, clearing dishes of leftovers and trash to prepare for automated washing.
• Load full dishracks on belt and ensure correct placement in accordance with machine operation instructions.
• Operate automatic dishwashing machine using controls as instructed.
• Load dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulate the output of detergents and chemicals by monitoring and adjusting controls.
• Unload clean dishes from racks after processing, inspect for cleanliness, and carefully stack in specified carts and shelves for easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.
• Manually scrub pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required; inspect for cleanliness, manually dry with hand towels, and put away in correct places.
• Manually polish all silver, stainless steel, and pewter used in food service to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.
• Maintain the automatic dishwashing equipment in good working condition according to manufacturers' instructions to prolong equipment life, prevent breakdowns, and meet health compliance regulations.
• Keep the dish room clean and orderly at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment, and organizing shelves to maintain a sanitary workstation and meet health compliance requirements.
• Mop kitchen floors as requested and at the end of each shift; clean all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by the manager, including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents, and ovens.
• Gather all trash cans from kitchen work areas at the end of each shift and empty into the outside trash compactor.
• Sweep loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins for the safety of employees and purveyors.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of dishwashing.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length and read meters and controls.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, reach, and retrieve items from above head.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs, including serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to travel up to 300 feet and stand on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time and pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations.
• Must have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware, and fragile equipment with care.

Environment

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying throughout the entire shift in a 95% indoor environment. Exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10 degrees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Discounted room rates for Marriott and Sage Properties.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Great discounts on hotels, restaurants, and much more.
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,000 per referral.
• Fun and exciting work environment.
• Competitive health and welfare plans.
• Negotiated corporate discounts on home insurance, movie tickets, flowers, and more.
• Community-oriented workplace.