Hotel Steward & Kitchen Cleanliness Pro

Highgate; HMS Bounty (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer"s

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Paid jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher to maintain cleanliness and storage of all china, glass, and silver, and support kitchen staff in sanitation and organization. The role encompasses cleaning equipment, storage areas, and food safety practices across kitchen and food service zones.

The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long shifts, and work flexible hours. Training and adherence to safety and sanitation standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand

Skills

Heavy lifting

Stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher to maintain cleanliness and storage of all china, glass, and silver, and support kitchen staff in sanitation and organization. The role encompasses cleaning equipment, storage areas, and food safety practices across kitchen and food service zones.

The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long shifts, and work flexible hours. Training and adherence to safety and sanitation standards are essential.