Steward (Dishwasher)

The Grand & Little America Hotel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand America Hotel is seeking a dedicated Steward to join our kitchen team in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing hotel dishes, glassware, and equipment while upholding health regulations across back-of-house spaces.

Key duties include operating dishwashers, manual washing of pots and pans, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior stewarding or dishwashing in a hotel, restaurant, or banquet environment is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning chemicals and food safety practices is a plus.
• Skills: High attention to detail and strong cleanliness standards, ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Dish Machine Operation: Operate and load commercial dishwashers, apply cleaning chemicals properly, follow procedures and safety guidelines.
• Manual Pots & Pans Washing: Clean pots and heavy cookware, maintain clean workstations and use proper tools.
• Organization & Inventory Handling: Sort and store flatware, chinaware, and glassware in designated areas.
• Compliance & Safety Standards: Maintain health and sanitation standards per HACCP/ServSafe and wear PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Stamina

Job description

The Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA

• Food and Beverage
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: STEWA004546

Description

We are looking for a Steward to join our kitchen staff to e nsure the flawless cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of all hotel dishes, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment. The Steward plays a crucial role in maintaining back-of-house sanitation across our kitchens and event spaces, strictly adhering to food safety and health regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Dish Machine Operation:

• Efficiently operate and load commercial dishwashers, ensuring proper application of approved cleaning chemicals (industrial detergent, rinse aid, and sanitizer).
• Operate dishwashing machinery correctly according to operating procedures, safety guidelines, and supervisor training.

Manual Pots & Pans Washing:

• Wash pots, pans, and heavy cookware at the three-compartment sink station using designated cleaning solutions.
• Keep workstations, dish landing areas, floors, and walls clean and free of clutter.
• Use assigned tools (scrub pads, pressure hoses, and brushes) for deep cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Sort, collect, and empty trash receptacles, maintaining waste areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Organization & Inventory Handling:

• Properly sort, transport, and store flatware, chinaware, and glassware in designated racks and storage areas.

Compliance & Safety Standards:

• Maintain health and sanitation standards in accordance with state guidelines and internal hotel policies (HACCP / ServSafe).
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (apron, heavy-duty gloves, non-slip shoes).

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Prior stewarding or dishwashing experience in a hotel, restaurant, or banquet environment is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning chemicals and food safety practices is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• High attention to detail and strong cleanliness standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong team-player attitude.

Availability: Full flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift heavy items or dish racks (up to 45–50 lbs.).

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