Dishwasher - City Cruises Chicago

Hornblower Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Dishwasher to efficiently clean dishes and wares to standard and to contribute to galley operations, including receiving, storing and preparing provisions. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays aboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel.

Responsibilities include operating the dish machine, maintaining equipment cleanliness, assisting in galley tasks, stocking supplies, and ensuring sanitary work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine; ensure all dishes are cleaned, organized, and stored properly.
• Assist galley operations including receiving, storing and preparation of provisions.
• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests.
• Stock supplies in serving stations, refrigerators, and buffets or food stations.
• Receive and store food and supplies using proper food handling techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful dishwasher efficiently cleans dishes and other wares to standard. The Dishwasher will also contribute to general galley operations including receiving, storing and preparation of provisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests.
• Operate dish machine; ensures all dishes are cleaned, organized, and stored appropriately.
• Ensure that the dishwasher is in proper working order; responsible for routine cleaning of equipment and refilling chemicals as needed.
• Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors.
• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and buffets or food stations.
• Receive and store food and supplies using proper food handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work onboard a moving vessel in varying weather and sea conditions, including maintaining balance and stability while underway.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, narrow passageways, and confined spaces commonly found onboard vessels.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, equipment, and inventory weighing up to 40 pounds independently.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions as required in food service and hospitality operations.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during normal operations, guest service situations, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to moving equipment, wet surfaces, temperature variations, and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to visually inspect service areas, food presentation, cleanliness standards, and safety conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, crew members, and management in person and via radio or other communication devices.
• Successfully complete vessel-specific safety and emergency training.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operational needs require.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily onboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel, with duties split between dining, service, storage, galley-adjacent, and administrative areas.
• Position requires regular movement throughout multiple decks and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor marine environments, including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and sunlight.
• Must be able to safely perform duties while the vessel is docked or underway.