Kitchen Steward — Fast-Paced Dishwashing

Hyatt Regency Westlake; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision (HSA)

Company-paid disability & life

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Westlake is seeking a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and safety across kitchen and dining operations in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will sanitize and store all kitchenware, support service flow, and contribute to a positive guest dining experience.

The role involves multi-tasking, team collaboration with the culinary team, and opportunities to assist in food prep and banquet setup as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

Job description

Hyatt Regency Westlake is seeking a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and safety across kitchen and dining operations in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will sanitize and store all kitchenware, support service flow, and contribute to a positive guest dining experience.

The role involves multi-tasking, team collaboration with the culinary team, and opportunities to assist in food prep and banquet setup as needed.