Hotel Kitchen Dishwasher: Fast, Team-Focused Support

InterContinental Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discount

Medical insurance

401k

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a kitchen steward to clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, utensils and equipment in a timely manner at our Houston property.

You will be part of a team that values charm, attentiveness, and memorable service, supporting multiple departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction. Evening and weekend availability is often required as part of a busy hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Be charming

Stay in the moment

Make it memorable

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a kitchen steward to clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, utensils and equipment in a timely manner at our Houston property.

You will be part of a team that values charm, attentiveness, and memorable service, supporting multiple departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction. Evening and weekend availability is often required as part of a busy hotel kitchen.