Overview
Position Summary : The Steward will transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide, cooks, bus persons, and food servers with appropriate equipment’s for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings.
Responsibilities include : Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated. Maintain dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware. De-tarnish / polish silver for proper appearance. Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
Perform general / routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
Clean and dry foods to avoid slip / fall accidents. Separate linen from other debris. Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
Perform additional duties as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef and / or Cook I. Qualifications Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability : The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities : Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same in order to compliment guest experience.
Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress / pressure work environment. Solid interpersonal skills and positive attitude is a must.
Ability to work on slippery surfaces, and work well under pressure. Ability to work long hours standing in one area and around extreme heat to perform essential job functions.
Self-motivated, organized, fast and even-tempered. Willingness to learn, ability to follow directions and develop own skills.
Detailed oriented. Ability to quickly deliver quality product while under pressure. Ability to push and / or pull service carts weighing up to 200 lbs.
Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry goods on a hand cart / truck weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires extending arms, bending and stooping to reach materials.
Good communication skills, able to manage and motivate people. Must adhere to practices of occupational safety and health including wearing personal protective equipment when required.
County Legal Requirements Must possess a Certified Food Handlers card, registered with Maricopa County, to be kept on file.
Appearance Requirements : White, double breasted chef's jacket to be provided by the company. Sturdy, polished black shoes