Steward - $22/hr (FT)

Aspen Meadows Resort; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Staff rates

Free gym

Free parking

Ski pass

Food&Beverage discount

We-cycle program

Referral bonus

Employee housing

Tennis/pickleball discount

Hiking trails on-site

Job summary

Aspen Meadows Resort is seeking a Steward for a full-time position in Aspen, CO. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, storage areas, and equipment, while supporting kitchen staff and ensuring safe handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities include heavy-duty cleaning, operating dishwashing equipment, stocking and organizing storage, and assisting with banquet and buffet setups as needed. Prior experience in hotel or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and guests.
• Active listening to understand and clarify concerns from employees and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to guests and staff at all times.
• Willingness to attend hotel meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain regular attendance per hotel standards and schedules.
• Present a professional appearance and grooming per brand guidelines.
• Adhere to Salamander Hotels & Resorts standards and regulations.
• Identify and solve problems proactively to maintain smooth operations.
• Able to understand and apply complex information from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver in kitchens and storage areas.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, and equipment.
• Ensure sanitation standards and proper handling of chemicals with MSDS knowledge.
• Serve meals in Employee Cafeteria as directed by Chef or Supervisor.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean china, glass, and silver thoroughly.
• Return cleaned items to proper storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Report equipment maintenance needs and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with kitchen equipment breakdown, cleaning, and setup as needed.
• Support other kitchen positions as required to meet demand.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Steward - $22/hr (FT)

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Aspen, CO, US

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Be able to properly use chemicals to sanitize and know the MSDS information of each.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
• Breakdown and store necessary equipment as needed.
• Report any maintenance needed on equipment.
• Change the water on the dishwashing machine.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, sort, and store all pots, glasses, china, silver, and flatware.
• Clean and organize all designated areas to include sweeping, mopping and washing floors.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Salamander Hotels & Resorts Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Salamander Hotels & Resorts Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environment: Hot, humid, and noisy surroundings near industrial dish machines and cooking lines.

ASPEN MEADOWS BENEFITS

• One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals.
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties.
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; or ski pass bonus.
• 50% discount on food and beverage in West End Social.
• 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages in Meadows Café.
• We-cycle program located on-site.
• Eligible for employee referral benefit.
• Employee housing when available, restrictions may apply.
• Discounted tennis and pickleball rates.
• Hiking trails located directly on-site

RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position however it is not all inclusive. I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Aspen Meadows Resort.
• I have read and understand this job description:

Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment. Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment.

401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment; part-time and on-call employees can qualify to participate in a 401 (k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours or working 1000 hours in one year. Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.