Steward

Wincome Hospitality; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincome Hospitality is seeking a reliable Steward to support our hotel's culinary operations. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness of dishes, glassware, and utensils, while upholding sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will work with the culinary team daily, handling dishwashing, pot washing, and general cleaning tasks, and you must communicate clearly with managers and kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in dishwashing and industrial cleaning.
• Clear communication with managers and kitchen staff.
• Ability to stand for up to 9 hours.
• Maintain personal hygiene per health standards.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware and other utensils and place them in racks for the dish machine.
• Stack clean dishes and carry them to storage areas; rewash soiled items.
• Change dishwater in the dish machine hourly.
• Wash pots and pans by hand; hand-cleaning as needed.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster; break down dish area when required.
• Set up or break down the dishwashing area and equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors; wipe spills and maintain dry surfaces.
• Inspect safety temperatures in dish machine and report issues to the manager.
• Ensure compliance with California Health Code cleanliness standards.

Skills

Dishwashing

Industrial cleaning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

2+ years dishwashing experience

Able to stand 9 hours

Job description

The Steward plays an essential behind-the-scenes role in supporting the hotel's culinary operations and contributing to exceptional dining experiences. The ideal Steward will be dependable, organized, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting the overall success of the culinary team.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility .

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
2. Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
3. Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.
4. Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
5. Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
6. Set up or break down dishwashing area.
7. Clean and roll/unroll mats.
8. Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
9. Sweep/mop floors.
10. Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
11. Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
12. Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
13. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
14. Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
15. Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.
16. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
17. Ensuring procedures are followed when dealing with all safety and security issues are concerned. Train and develop kitchen staff on weekly topic.
18. Inspect, correct and oversee all potential cleanliness and health codes that could lead to a violation of the California Health Code.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in dishwashing and industrial cleaning
2. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
3. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
4. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
5. Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to California Health Department standards for Food Service Employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

Source: Wincome Hospitality