Dishwasher: Kitchen Steward

Job Details: Job Location: Holiday Inn Tewksbury

• Tewksbury, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Second/ Afternoon Third/ Night, Job Category: Hospitality
• Hotel, POSITION SUMMARY Clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen and operate the dish washing machine in a safe, accident-free manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operate dish washing machine. Maintain organization, proper rack stacking, silver presoaking. (80%) Sweep and mop floors. Keep floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately. (5%) Clean wall, tables, racks, sinks, floor mats and disposal area. Polish stainless steel. (5%) Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as specified by lead steward.

(2.5%) Empty all trash cans over 3/4 full at end of shift, wash out and return to kitchen. (5%) Perform special cleaning projects as assigned. (2.5%) NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain mop station with 2 mops/buckets, 2 brooms, and proper cleaning solutions. Cooperate with restaurant personnel and their needs in order to ensure that guests are taken care of.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills: Education:No formal education required. High school diploma or equivalent desired. Experience:Previous experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Operate dish washing machine, dishware handling, floor maintenance. No. Of employees supervised: None. Travel Required: None. Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency. All of these functions are essential primarily because the heavy production associated from all the outlets. Dish racks/10-15 lbs. Trash cans/50-70 lbs. Bus pans/10-15 lbs.

Pushing Queen Marys. (75%) Bending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how often. Bending is necessary, dish rack stacking, storing of equipment/dishware, unloading queens, moping/sweeping floors, cleaning ovens also requires bending. Mobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involved.

Full range of mobility required. Ability to travel 30-50 ft. on a regular basis throughout the day. (75%) Continuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequency. Usually all day - during service hours. Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 15-20 steps 5% of 8 hours. Driving Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency.

No Driving Required. Work Environment

• Inside: 100% of 8 hours. Describe any abnormal temperature exposures: n/a Hearing: Minimal Explain:Need to hear equipment/timers and communicate with other staff. Vision: Critical Explain:Must be able to inspect for cleanliness of dishware and kitchen. Speech: Minimal Explain:Enough to communicate with staff. Literacy: Minimal Explain:Only enough to ensure proper cleaning chemicals are used on dishware. Chemicals/Agents: Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use. Dish washing chemical. Sanitation chemicals. All purpose cleaners. (75%) Protective Clothing: Type: Rubber gloves, back supports, protective eye ware. Approx. 100% of 8 hours. Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use. Dish washer 75%, garbage disposal 25%