Overnight Steward

Sage Hospitality Group · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About Urban Farmer

At Urban Farmer Philadelphia, everything we do celebrates the spirit of the city we call home. From the warm, modern-rustic design to the locally sourced ingredients on every plate, our restaurant reflects the energy and flavor of Philadelphia. As the city’s modern steakhouse, our menu highlights sustainable ingredients, simple preparations, and strong partnerships with local farms, ranches, and fisheries. Behind the bar, you’ll find Pennsylvania craft beers, cocktails made with local spirits, and a vibrant wine program featuring regional vineyards.

Nine floors above the city, Assembly Rooftop Lounge offers one of Philadelphia’s most exciting views. Overlooking Logan Square and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this stylish rooftop pairs panoramic scenery with sparkling cocktails, champagne, and a lively, city-chic atmosphere. Our associates bring these experiences to life by anticipating guest needs, creating memorable moments, and supporting one another to deliver exceptional hospitality.

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 order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions to prolong equipment life, prevent breakdowns, and meet health compliance regulations.
Keep the dish room in clean and orderly condition 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

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.

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