Dish Steward

La Fonda on the Plaza; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary employee meal

Time & ½ pay for 6 holidays

PTO

Subsidized health & dental insurance

Summer BBQ

Awards & recognition

Free turkey at Thanksgiving

Holiday party including spouse and children

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Santa Fe is seeking a Dish Steward to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and dining area. Responsibilities include washing pots, dishes, and maintaining cleanliness. Strong physical ability is required to thrive in a hot environment and stand for long periods. This entry-level position offers opportunities for cross-training in other areas and includes benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and complimentary meals. Enjoy a supportive work culture with recognition and special events.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in hot, steamy, and wet areas.
• Strength to stand for a full shift, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, and glassware.
• Occasionally clean floors and remove trash.

Job description

Responsibilities

The backbone of a busy dining room, our dish steward keeps our kitchen and dining area rolling smoothly. Responsible for washing everything used in prep and in serving—pots, pans, bowls, dishes, and glassware, etc. Occasional cleaning of floors, breaking down boxes, removing trash, and maintaining cleanliness required in our prep areas.

Physical Requirements

This position requires strength, ability to work in a hot, steamy and wet area, standing on your feet for a full shift, walking, bending, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling.

Expectations

If you commit to this job, learn it fully, and show up for work at your scheduled time, you will earn respect from our Executive Chef and eternal thanks from your coworkers.

Benefits

• Complimentary employee meal
• Time & ½ paid for 6 holidays
• PTO
• Subsidized health & dental insurance
• Summer BBQ
• Awards & recognition
• Free turkey at Thanksgiving
• Holiday party including spouse and children

Paid time off—one day for every 30 hours worked. After one year of full‑time work, 13 days PTO. After 1 year working a minimum of 1 000 hours, 401k with 100 % match, up to 4.5 % of salary. Choice of day or evening shifts available, main kitchen with set schedule, AM or PM.

Opportunities

While this may be considered an entry‑level position, the dish steward may also be cross‑trained for other areas as opportunities present themselves and other positions become available.