Dishwasher - PM Shift

About the role

The Steward position at Sonesta International Hotels involves working with the culinary team to ensure the kitchen and its equipment are clean and sanitized according to standards that meet guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils.
• Store all clean items to their proper storage location with 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.

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.
• Able 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Expected Hours of Work: Flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays; 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.
• Benefits: 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 Term Disability Insurance, Various Employee Perks and Discounts, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.