Utility

About the role

$200 Sign-On Bonus. A professional and team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete special cleaning projects as assigned, following Hotel specifications and standards.
• Clean and maintain equipment in Dishwashing/Kitchen/Cafeteria/Compactor/Storage areas.
• Assist in other stewarding functions as assigned.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations.
• Set up and organize work station with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor; replenish as needed throughout the shift.
• Check the working condition of dishwashing machine in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies.
• Fill the dishwashing machine with specified amounts of designated chemicals; ensure the temperature level of each cycle is set to standard; advise manager of any discrepancies.
• Organize the breakdown area for drop off of dirty wares; remove excess food, debris, and film from soiled wares before placing them in the dishwashing machine.
• Position wares in designated racks correctly and send through dishwashing machine only when full; clean only designated wares in the dishwashing machine.
• Remove washed wares from dishwashing machine and allow to air dry; inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed wares and rewash wares not meeting standards.
• Sort, stack, and store cleaned wares in designated areas; handle all wares carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Change dishwashing machine water/filters and refill as specified to ensure all wares are properly cleaned.
• Monitor usage of dishwashing machine and chemicals to maximize consumption of water and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and working condition of garbage disposal; breakdown and clean dishwashing machine and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
• Stock kitchen lines with designated cleaned wares, utensils, and equipment.
• Clean spills in Kitchen and work areas immediately.
• Use designated chemicals, supplies, and equipment to clean various floor surfaces (brooms, mops, stripper, buffer, etc.).
• Transport mats to the loading dock and clean.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply/storage closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters; clean floors; remove items which do not belong and place in correct areas.
• Transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dumpster; empty and clean; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Clean garbage compactor and area as assigned.
• Report any damages, maintenance problems, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Adhere to all Health Department, sanitation, and safety regulations as required by the hotel.
• Organize and restock work areas for next shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Previous experience as hotel/restaurant dishwasher or in janitorial/cleaning position preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.