Kitchen Steward: Dishes, Sanitation & Banquet Prep

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

EAP

Disability & life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar is seeking a dependable dishwasher to support kitchen and dining operations with a strong emphasis on cleanliness and food safety. Morning and night shifts, including weekends and holidays, are required.

You will clean equipment, wash dishes, assist in food prep, rotate stock, and help the culinary team maintain an orderly working environment. A high school diploma is required; prior hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous kitchen/dishwashing experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable using dishwashing machines, cleaning agents, and food prep tools.
• Experience in hospitality, catering, or food service environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and work areas.
• Sweeping and mopping floors regularly to ensure a sanitary and safe environment.
• Washing dishes by hand and machine, including running glasses through the dish machine twice for thorough sanitation.
• Hand-washing pots, pans, and trays with care to prevent damage and preserve quality.
• Cleaning surfaces such as worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks to meet hygiene standards.
• Sorting, removing, and disposing of trash and recyclables; cleaning trash containers and work areas as needed.
• Assisting in food prep when required, including washing and peeling vegetables.
• Transporting supplies and equipment between storage and service areas using carts or hand trucks.
• Polishing silverware using proper tools and techniques, when necessary.
• Setting up banquet tables or kitchen service areas for special events.
• Putting away clean items and rotating stock to support kitchen organization and flow.
• Collaborating with the culinary team to ensure timely and effective service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to cleanliness

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented

Flexibility

Inventory organization

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing machines

Cleaning agents

Food prep tools

Job description

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar is seeking a dependable dishwasher to support kitchen and dining operations with a strong emphasis on cleanliness and food safety. Morning and night shifts, including weekends and holidays, are required.

You will clean equipment, wash dishes, assist in food prep, rotate stock, and help the culinary team maintain an orderly working environment. A high school diploma is required; prior hospitality experience is a plus.