Kitchen Steward: Fast-Paced Dishwashing & Sanitation

B Hotels & Resorts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is hiring a full-time Steward/Dishwasher to keep the kitchen clean, safe, and stocked. You will wash and sanitize wares, manage the dish area, and support the culinary team with setups, breakdowns, and deep cleans.

The role requires following ServSafe/HACCP practices, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with waste management and inventory. Able to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and flexible with shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior steward/dishwashing or janitorial experience preferred (will train reliable, hard-working candidates).
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and sanitation standards; strong pace and organization.
• Comfortable with hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments and handling chemicals safely.
• Food Handler certification preferred (or obtained within 30 days).
• Reliable attendance; flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machines and 3-compartment sinks; wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans to standard.
• Sort and stage wares; air-dry and store in proper locations; polish glass/silver as required.
• Keep dish room, prep areas, and walkways clean and organized; sweep/mop floors; wipe and sanitize surfaces; change water/solutions per SOP.
• Follow ServSafe/HACCP practices: proper chemical dilution, label/date, and safe storage; avoid cross-contamination.
• Use PPE; maintain wet-floor signage; comply with OSHA and SDS guidelines.
• Maintain par levels of racks, bus tubs, towels, chemicals, and paper goods; report shortages or equipment issues.
• Assist with receiving/put-away and rotation (FIFO) of dry and refrigerated goods as assigned.
• Set and break down banquet/service stations; transport clean wares to outlets; return soiled wares promptly.
• Assist cooks with basic prep or equipment moves when trained and directed.
• Clean and delime dish machines; empty scrap baskets; monitor wash/rinse temps and sanitizer ppm; submit work orders for repairs.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Sanitation standards

Safety awareness

Food Handler certification

Job description

B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is hiring a full-time Steward/Dishwasher to keep the kitchen clean, safe, and stocked. You will wash and sanitize wares, manage the dish area, and support the culinary team with setups, breakdowns, and deep cleans.

The role requires following ServSafe/HACCP practices, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with waste management and inventory. Able to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and flexible with shifts.