Dishwasher & Kitchen Sanitation Specialist

Ensemble; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensemble Hospitality’s Vinarosa Resort seeks a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across culinary areas, ensuring food safety and guest confidence. You’ll collaborate with culinary and service teams to support operations, assist with events, and follow all safety protocols.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, reliable schedule, and diligent adherence to cleanliness standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a back‑of‑house setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and direction consistently.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic communication skills.
• Prior dishwashing/stewarding experience, a plus.
• Hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and service areas.
• Operate dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of clean wares and equipment.
• Support banquet and culinary operations with timely sanitation support.
• Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and safety procedures.
• Remove waste and recycling per procedures.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Transport and store china, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain stock of equipment in restaurant and banquet kitchens.
• Adhere to health code regulations and temperature control procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Sanitation compliance

Procedure following

Flexible schedule

Basic communication

Dishwashing experience

Hotel operations exposure

Job description

Ensemble Hospitality’s Vinarosa Resort seeks a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across culinary areas, ensuring food safety and guest confidence. You’ll collaborate with culinary and service teams to support operations, assist with events, and follow all safety protocols.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, reliable schedule, and diligent adherence to cleanliness standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a back‑of‑house setting.