Steward - Dishwasher

Le Meridien - Oakbrook; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated team member for evening shifts to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. This role involves operating dishwashing equipment, managing service ware inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team. With a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and travel discounts, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment while developing valuable skills.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Recognition Program

Volunteer Initiatives

Travel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Good proficiency in English for effective communication.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness of service wares.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and assist in food service setups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Floor cleaning equipment

Garbage disposal

Job description

About the Job:

Shifts: Evenings 3pm-11pm, Must be able weekends.

Who you are:

Self-motivated, enjoys cleaning, and organizing. Loves being part of a team and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

What you do:

• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass, and silver.
• Sort/wash/store all china, glassware, silverware, service wares, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Polish silver serving equipment, silverware, and utensils.
• Operate floor cleaning equipment to maintain resilient floor surfaces.
• Remove all trash from the kitchen areas to designated garbage and operate garbage disposal and trash compactor.
• Maintain control over food & beverage china, glass, silverware, cookware, and service equipment inventories.
• Assist in food service set up of banquet areas prior to function.
• Perform breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functions.
• Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies, service standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of equipment and use only as intended.
• Complete opening and closing side duties.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail and speed and accuracy with the ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on own and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.
• Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

BENEFITS:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Fully vested 401k.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO.
• Recognition Program.
• Volunteer Initiatives.
• Marriott Hotel Travel Discounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made through the interactive process when necessary to allow qualified applicants and associates to perform the duties of this position.