Kitchen Steward (Dishwasher) – Seasonal – $14.50+/hour!

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN UNION, WA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Steward position is a general utility position responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Full/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions
• Sweep/mop floors
• Assemble/Disassemble dish machine
• Sweep up trash around exterior of kitchen/loading dock/dumpster area – hose down as needed
• Conducts general restaurant, kitchen and restroom cleaning as directed
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry
• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first
• Delivery and set-up daily of family meal to the employee meal area at designated times
• Other duties as directed

. Requirements:

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Professional: Report to work when scheduled and with a professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Planning: Ability to prioritize tasks and duties; time management
• Personal: Pleasant personality – provides eye contact, friendly voice, hospitable by nature; service oriented, fast learner, self-reliant, sensitive, tolerant of stress and able to maintain a positive attitude at all times, shows initiative, judgment, desire & ability to work with a diverse staff, commitment to the Resort and fulfillment of the Alderbrook Promise
• Knowledge of Work: excellent attention to detail, work standards
• Interpersonal: Ability to work/communicate effectively verbally with multiple operating departments. Able to speak English
• Work habits: Ability to work independently, autonomously and without supervision, while also able to follow written and verbal instructions when necessary. Able to work long hours and overtime if necessary. Team-oriented. Thorough completion of duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen. Candidates must be able to read and comprehend labels on chemicals.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Position reports to: Sous Chefs and Food & Beverage Manager

Position supervises: No one

Position regularly interfaces with: All Departments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment: This job operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, and cleaning chemicals. The position experiences some variation in temperature and a moderate level of noise in the work environment.
• Physical Demands: The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa may amend a job description at any time with or without notice.

Our ability to achieve our mission is enhanced by a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We seek candidates who possess knowledge, skills, and lived experience that contribute to the diversity of our team and share a commitment to equity.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Applicants who wish to receive this job post in an alternative format, or who need accommodation in the application process, should contact Human Resources at Alderbrook Resort & Spa.