Utility Steward (On-Call) - Hiring Immediately

Utility Steward (On-Call)

$25.31 / hr

Overview

The Utility Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He / she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He / she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Sorting, stacking and prewashing all banquet plate ware, flatware and glassware. May include remote staging areas away from the dishwashing rooms.
• Transportation of soiled plate ware, flatware and glassware from event space to dishwashing areas.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.Assist Banquets and outlets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

Physical requirements :