Steward

MedStar Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated staff member to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas. The ideal candidate will enjoy a dynamic environment, ensuring high standards are met in food service operations. Key responsibilities include operating dishwashing equipment and assisting with banquet setups.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend and stoop for eight hours.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Knowledge of dishwashing operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food and beverage areas.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Assist in food service setup for banquets.

Skills

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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
• 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

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