Dishwasher

La Posada Hotel; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

La Posada Hotel is seeking a Dishwasher/Kitchen Steward to support daily kitchen operations. You will clean and sanitize dishes, maintain the dishwashing area, and assist with basic prep when needed.

This role emphasizes health and safety, back-of-house organization, and reliable teamwork in a hotel food and beverage setting. Physical stamina for lifting up to 50 pounds is required and no supervisory duties are included.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans using dishwashing machines or by hand
• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing area, including floors, walls, and equipment
• Dispose of waste and follow recycling procedures according to hotel or restaurant standards
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and general sanitation tasks
• Support kitchen staff by restocking clean items and helping with basic prep or setup when needed
• Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to supervisors promptly
• Ensure work areas are always inspection-ready
• Follow all health and safety regulations related to food handling and sanitation
• Help maintain a safe and organized back-of-house environment
• Assist with unpacking deliveries
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job description

Job Title: Dishwasher/Kitchen Steward

Department: Food and Beverage

Supervisor: Food and Beverage Manager or Director

Summary

The role of a dishwasher or kitchen steward may seem behind-the-scenes, but it's absolutely essential to keeping the kitchen running smoothly and guests happy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans using dishwashing machines or by hand
• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing area, including floors, walls, and equipment
• Organize and store clean items properly to ensure easy access and hygiene
• Dispose of waste and follow recycling procedures according to hotel or restaurant standards
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and general sanitation tasks
• Support kitchen staff by restocking clean items and helping with basic prep or setup when needed
• Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to supervisors promptly
• Ensure work areas are always inspection-ready
• Follow all health and safety regulations related to food handling and sanitation
• Help maintain a safe and organized back-of-house environment
• Assist with unpacking deliveries
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/ou move up to 50 pounds.