Dishwasher (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discount

Training

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is hiring a dedicated kitchen dishwasher to keep plateware, utensils and equipment clean and ready for service at our Houston property. You will set up work stations, operate the dishwashing machine and ensure proper handling of chemicals and waste.

Team collaboration across Catering, Banquets, Outlets and Maintenance is essential to deliver consistent guest experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining clean work areas, monitoring equipment, and following safety

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Standing for long periods.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up work station as required to including filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts. Rinse/scrape all dishes. Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions. Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
• Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezer, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned. Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemical properly.
• Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump site; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift. Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency
• May assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Dishwasher machine

Chemical handling

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots & pans, utensils and equipment, and work in a timely manner.

JOB OVERVIEW

Clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots & pans, utensils and equipment, and work in a timely manner.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Returns

• Set up work station as required to including filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts. Rinse/scrape all dishes. Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions. Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.

People

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.

Guest Experience

• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.

Responsible Business

• Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezer, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned. Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemical properly.
• Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump site; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift. Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency
• May assist with other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas
• Handling objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communicating with other people, following instructions
• Reading abilities are utilized often when reading chemical or machine labels or operating instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills are used to mix chemical solutions
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $15.00. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

Remarks: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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