Hotel Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

HRI Hospitality; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dishwasher/Steward role at HRI Hospitality in Shreveport supports kitchen staff by providing clean utensils and properly sanitized equipment. Hours vary and may include weekends and holidays to meet business needs.

Responsibilities include sorting soiled ware, washing through dish machines, maintaining floors, trash areas, and the cafeteria, while enforcing sanitation laws and safety standards. MSDS awareness and recycling participation are expected, with some PM shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months experience as a dishwasher, utility or steward at another restaurant or hotel.
• Knowledge of safe chemical and equipment handling required.
• Able to work with little or no supervision. Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, dishwasher, sprayer, and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
• Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
• Maintenance of dish areas, ensuring machine is working properly for washing of table top and kitchen pots/pans.
• Thorough understanding of dish machine maintenance and operation for optimal use.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Clean, organize and maintain trash area on an ongoing basis.
• Clean, organize and maintain employees cafeteria.
• Maintain and enforce sanitation laws and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
• De-tarnish/polish silver for proper appearance.
• Label and store product deliveries as necessary.
• Separate and organize garbage and recycling as required.
• Set up and organize workstation with designated supplies and equipment: report shortages to supervisor. Replenish as needed.
• Able to understand MSDS sheets and know location of book.
• Support of and participate in the recycling and sanitation programs.
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.
• Available to work some PM Shifts

Skills

Safe chemical handling

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher machine

Sprayer

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Dishwasher/Steward role at HRI Hospitality in Shreveport supports kitchen staff by providing clean utensils and properly sanitized equipment. Hours vary and may include weekends and holidays to meet business needs.

Responsibilities include sorting soiled ware, washing through dish machines, maintaining floors, trash areas, and the cafeteria, while enforcing sanitation laws and safety standards. MSDS awareness and recycling participation are expected, with some PM shifts available.