Kitchen Steward: Fast-Paced Prep & Team Impact

Sonesta International Hotels; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dishwashing/kitchen helper at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing plate ware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, and maintaining a tidy work area across shifts.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and handle cleaning chemicals; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Join a team focused on quality service and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas.
• Handling objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up work station as required to include filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts. Rinse/scrape all dishes. Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions. Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
• Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned. Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals properly.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests, employees, or hotel assets.
• Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump sites; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
• Sweet and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill.
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift. Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Promote team work and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dishwashing/kitchen helper at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing plate ware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, and maintaining a tidy work area across shifts.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and handle cleaning chemicals; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Join a team focused on quality service and collaboration across departments.