Steward / Dishwasher

Sage Hospitality Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Dishwasher / Steward to support Indigo Raleigh’s dining operations. Under supervision, you will keep dishware clean and sanitary, load and operate the automatic dishwashing machine, and ensure cleanliness of all kitchen surfaces.

The role involves manual dishwashing, polishing silver and stainless steel, maintaining equipment, and upholding health compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of dishwashing.

Responsibilities

• Gathers dirty dishware from tubs and clears leftovers for washing.
• Loads full dishracks on belt and operates the machine as instructed.
• Regulates detergents and chemicals in the dishwashing system.
• Unloads clean dishes and stacks them for staff use.
• Manually scrubs pots, pans and other equipment as needed.
• Polishes silver, stainless steel and pewter for service presentation.
• Maintains dishwashing equipment and sanitation per guidelines.
• Keeps the dish room clean and orderly at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dishwashing basics

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Dishwasher / Steward to join us at the upcoming Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Under general supervision, provides the restaurant and kitchen with clean and sanitary ware.

• Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses and stacks in dishracks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash in order to prepare for automated washing.
• Loads full dishracks on belt and ensures correct placement in accordance to the instructions for the operation of the machine. Operates automatic dish washing machine by using controls as instructed.
• Loads dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates the output of detergents and chemicals to the dishwashing machine by monitoring and adjusting controls.
• Unloads clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.
• Manually scrubs pots, pans and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required. Inspects for cleanliness, manually dries with hand towels, and puts away in correct places.
• Manually polishes all silver, stainless steel and pewter used in food service, using standard polishing cloth and products, in order to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.
• Maintains the automatic dishwashing equipment in good condition and working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions in order to prolong the life of the equipment, prevent breakdowns and to meet mandated health compliance regulations.
• Keeps the dish room in clean and orderly condition at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
• Mops kitchen floors as requested and at end of each shift, cleans all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by manager including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents and ovens.
• Gathers all trash cans from kitchen work areas at end of each shift and empties into outside trash compactor.
• Sweeps loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins, for the safety of employees and purveyors.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education / Formal Training

None

Experience

None

Knowledge / Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of dishwashing.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crouching, crawling, reach and retrieve items from above head.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to travel up to 300 feet and standing on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and able to communicate.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations
• Must have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware and fragile equipment with care.

Environment

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in 95% indoor environment. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.

USD $15.00 - USD $15.75 /Hr.