Kitchen Steward

Valor Hospitality Partners; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners is seeking a hardworking dishwasher/kitchen helper to maintain sanitation and help with daily dishwashing operations. You will clean and clear the kitchen, operate dishwashing equipment, and assist in keeping all areas sanitary for guests and staff.

The role requires basic education and willingness to perform repetitive tasks, with opportunities to contribute to a well-run kitchen and hotel dining experience.

Qualifications

• Some High school education or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must be able to read meters and controls.
• Capable of handling heavy loads and standing long hours.

Responsibilities

• Gathers dirty dishware, rinses, washes and stacks for automated washing.
• Loads dish racks and operates the dishwashing machine as instructed.
• Dispenses cleaners and regulates detergents for dishwashing.
• Unloads clean dishes, inspects for cleanliness and stores properly.
• Manually clean pots, pans and equipment not suitable for machine washing.
• Polish silverware and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary dish room and kitchen areas.
• Assist with mop, sweep, and general cleaning as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Vision ability

Dexterity

Instruction following

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing machine operation

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians - driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you're someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you'll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Clean and clear the tables, work stations, and overall kitchen area by maintaining a high standard of sanitation and cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses and stacks in dish racks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash to prepare for automated washing.
• Load full dish racks on belt and ensures correct placement in accordance to the instructions for the operation of the machine. Operate an automatic dish wash machine by using controls as instructed.
• Load dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates the output of detergents and chemicals to the dishwashing machine by monitoring and adjusting controls.
• Unload clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.
• Manually scrub pots, pans and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required. Inspects for cleanliness, manually dries with hand towels, and puts away in correct places.
• Manually polish all silver, stainless steel and pewter used in food service, using standard polishing cloth and products, to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.
• Maintain the automatic dishwashing equipment in good condition and working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions to prolong the life of the equipment, prevent breakdowns and to meet mandated health compliance regulations.
• Always keep the dish room in clean and orderly condition by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
• Mop kitchen floors as requested and at end of each shift, cleans all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by manager including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents and ovens.
• Gather all trash cans from kitchen work areas at end of each shift and empties into outside trash compactor.
• Sweep loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins, for the safety of associates and purveyors.
• Maintain associate break room and restrooms by sweeping, mopping, cleaning counters and refilling supplies daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Some High school education or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must have vision ability to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.
• Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to grasp dishes, push, pull, carry and lift racks, carts, and large trash bins.
• Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instruction or instruction by example.
• Have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware and fragile equipment with care

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying

20 - 40 lbs.

(Trays, Dish Racks, Glass Racks, etc.)

50 - 100 lbs.

(Carts, Queen Mary's, Hot Box, Portable Bar)

20 - 40 lbs.

(Trays, Dish Racks, Glass Racks, etc.)

• Bending is necessary, dish rack stacking, storing of equipment/ dishware, unloading queens, moping/ sweeping floors, cleaning ovens.
• Maneuver and travel 30-50 ft. throughout the day 100% of the time. Full range of mobility required.
• Standing required to service guest(s) / function(s); 100% of time scheduled.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Daily Pay!

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided for most positions

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO

• 401k with employer match

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement