Kitchen Steward: Sanitation & Dishware Expert

Harmony Hospitality, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while assisting kitchen staff with daily cleaning and food storage practices.

The role emphasizes sanitation and safe handling of chemicals in a fast-paced food and beverage environment. The position involves heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and flexible hours to support kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, and experience in a hotel or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness and order in kitchens, back dock, dumpster, and utility areas.
• Clean heavy kitchen equipment, ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators/freezers.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils following proper sanitation procedures.
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, restaurant, and dock area.
• Report shortages of equipment and supplies to management.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation of china, glass, and silver.
• Return clean wares to proper storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Know safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from F&B areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know location and operation of fire extinguishers.
• Follow safe work habits to avoid injury.
• Follow procedures in breakdown, cleaning, and reassembly of kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in setup/breakdown of restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as needed by business demand.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harmony Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while assisting kitchen staff with daily cleaning and food storage practices.

The role emphasizes sanitation and safe handling of chemicals in a fast-paced food and beverage environment. The position involves heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and flexible hours to support kitchen operations.