Steward

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Dishwasher to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen areas at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The role requires operational skills with dishwashing equipment, teamwork abilities, and adherence to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, and the ability to lift and work flexible schedules, supporting the dynamic atmosphere of a historic and modern venue.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively essential.
• Knowledge of dishwashing equipment operation and chemicals is important.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains food and beverage storage, preparation, and cooking areas.
• Operates and maintains dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness.
• Assists in the food service setup and breakdown during events.

Skills

Sanitation

Teamwork

Basic English

Flexibility

Lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Chemical feed equipment

Job description

Located in the nation's first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city's expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.

Job Specific

• Cleans and maintains food and beverage storage/preparation/cooking areas and equipment, ensuring that they are kept at the highest level of sanitation and quality
• Maintains proper sanitation of all dishwashing and pot washing areas and equipment
• Operates/maintains dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass and silver
• Sorts/washes/stores all china, glassware, silverware, service wares, pots, pans, utensils
• Operates silver burnishing equipment
• Polishes silver serving equipment, silverware and utensils
• Operates floor cleaning equipment, maintains resilient floor surfaces
• Removes all trash from kitchen areas, operates garbage disposal and trash compactor
• Maintains control over food and beverage china, glass, silver, cookware and service equipment inventories
• Assists in food service set up of banquet areas prior to function
• Performs breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functions
• Attends required department meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and events
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand basic English
• Ability to stand, bend and stoop repetitively during eight hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
• Knowledge of dishwashing equipment operation, chemicals and chemical feed equipment
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays