Steward

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a dedicated dishwashing staff member for its East Chicago location. You will join a team responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting kitchen operations with timely restocking.

As part of the stewarding team, you will ensure proper handling of hot equipment, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and readiness for events and daily service. The role invites individuals who value teamwork and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations, or similar role required. Knowledge of Food and Beverage service operation is preferred.
• Ability to operate dish machines according to company and manufacturer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a dishwashing crew, ensuring soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• inspects, removes, and properly stores all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Washes steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Washes pots, pans, and traps; maintains neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas.
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in store room, and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
• Maintains organization and ensures proper rack stacking, silver presoaking, and operation of dish machine.
• Ensures proper set-up, breakdown, and maintenance of all special events.
• Performs special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Trains new Stewards as required.
• Cleans ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes, and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as needed.
• Responsible for sweeping and mopping floors; keeps floors clean and dry; picks up wet spills immediately.
• Uses proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine. Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift.
• Restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans. Removes all garbage.

Skills

Dishwashing

Cleanliness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Works as a member of a dishwashing crew, ensuring soiled items are placed in proper racks or containers which carry them through a dishwashing machine.
• inspects, removes, and properly stores all clean items from the dishwashing machine.
• Washes steam kettles, tilt fryers, and food preparation equipment too large to put in dishwashing machines.
• Washes pots, pans, and traps; maintains neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas.
• Supplies dishware to food preparation stations as needed; removes soiled dishware and cooking equipment from food preparation stations.
• Keeps work area (floor, machine, shelving, carts, etc.) clean at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as polishing silver, working in store room, and preparing for banquets, special events, etc., as assigned.
• Maintains organization and ensures proper rack stacking, silver presoaking, and operation of dish machine.
• Ensures proper set-up, breakdown, and maintenance of all special events.
• Performs special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Trains new Stewards as required.
• Cleans ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes, and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as needed.
• Responsible for sweeping and mopping floors; keeps floors clean and dry; picks up wet spills immediately.
• Uses proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine. Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift.
• Restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans. Removes all garbage.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations, or similar role required. Knowledge of Food and Beverage service operation is preferred.
• Ability to operate dish machines according to company and manufacturer specifications.

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