Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Hotel Toronto Airport West; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria is seeking a Kitchen Steward to help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas. You will assist with setup and breakdown of meetings and events, support servers, and ensure proper dishwashing and sanitation practices.

The role requires ability to lift heavy items, stand for long shifts, and follow all safety policies. Commitment to guest service and teamwork is essential in this bustling hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit and perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Ability to lift/move tables, chairs, and podiums up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock and cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of meetings and events.
• Assist servers with delivery and bussing; replenish as needed.
• Transport dirty ware to dishwashing area and ensure proper cleaning.
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies.
• Provide safe work environment and maintain neat appearance.

Skills

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Customer focus

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria prides itself on developing talent from within. Our future leaders start in entry level roles! Hospitality offers opportunities for team members to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for an adventurous career with endless opportunities that can take you anywhere in the world, this is the place to start!

The primary responsibilities of the Kitchen Steward are:

• Maintain stock and cleanliness of work station, including storage rooms and kitchen.
• Assist with the set up all meeting rooms to the specifications of the guest. This includes considerable physical activity in transporting awkward and heavy materials such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage area to meeting rooms.
• Assist with the break down all meeting rooms where meetings have concluded and return to storage closet so the room will be available to be reset for the next function.
• Serve guests with beverages, breads and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.
• Assists servers in the delivery of orders and pre-busing tables.
• Promptly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware as prescribed.
• Transport all dirty tableware to dishwashing area for proper cleaning. Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasking using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by Supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Separate linen from other debris.
• Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage, or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Help other kitchen, banquet, and restaurant personnel as needed.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

Requirements include:

• Must be able to acquire Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room. This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and breaks down.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, push, and pull goods on hand cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Source: Hospitality Online