Utility

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Utility/Dishwasher for their Virginia Beach location. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, ensuring that all dishware is properly washed and organized. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and previous experience in restaurant or janitorial roles. Attention to detail and familiarity with sanitation regulations are essential. This position allows opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as hotel/restaurant dishwasher or in a janitorial/cleaning position preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing the dishwashing area and kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations as required by the hotel.
• Transport and clean garbage containers.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Chemical handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training

Job description

Support the Team That Serves Our Guests at Hyatt House Virginia Beach Oceanfront

As a Utility/Dishwasher, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean kitchen that allows our chefs and servers to shine.

Overview

The Utility position will complete special cleaning projects as assigned, following Hotel specifications and standards. This position will clean and maintain equipment in Dishwashing, Kitchen, Cafeteria, Compactor, and Storage areas. He/she will also assist in other stewarding functions as assigned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas. Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations.
• Set up and organize work station with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor. Replenish as needed throughout the shift.
• Check the working condition of the dishwashing machine in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies. Fill the dishwashing machine with specified amounts of designated chemicals.
• Ensure the temperature level of each cycle is set to standard.
• Advise manager of any discrepancies.
• Organize the breakdown area for drop off of dirty wares.
• Remove excess food, debris and film from soiled wares before placing them in the dishwashing machine.
• Position wares in designated racks correctly and send through dishwashing machine only when full.
• Clean only designated wares in the dishwashing machine.
• Remove washed wares from dishwashing machine and allow to air dry.
• Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed wares and rewash wares not meeting standards.
• Sort, stack and store cleaned wares in designated areas. Handle all wares carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Change dishwashing machine water/filters and refill as specified to ensure all wares are properly cleaned.
• Monitor usage of dishwashing machine and chemicals to maximize consumption of water and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and working condition of garbage disposal.
• Breakdown and clean dishwashing machine and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen equipment.
• Stock kitchen lines with designated cleaned wares, utensils and equipment.
• Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately.
• Use designated chemicals, supplies and equipment to clean various floor surfaces (brooms, mops, stripper, buffer, etc.).
• Transport mats to the loading dock and clean.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply/storage closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters; clean floors; remove items which do not belong and place in correct areas.
• Transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dumpster; empty and clean.
• Adhere to recycling regulations. Clean garbage compactor and area as assigned.
• Report any damages, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Adhere to all Health Department, sanitation and safety regulations as required by the hotel.
• Organize and restock work areas for next shift.

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training. Previous experience as hotel/restaurant dishwasher or in janitorial/cleaning position preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.