Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Properly sorts soiled ware and prepares it for cleaning through the dish or pot
Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans according to hotel’s standard
of cleanliness. Items are washed using appropriate dishwashing machines or
other kitchen cleaning equipment. Visually inspects all items to assure
cleanliness. Cleans and sanitizes all walls, floors, counter surfaces, cutting
boards on a continuous basis or as assigned.
Places clean dishes, utensils and cooking equipment in appropriate storage
Stocks supplies such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards,
refrigerators, or salad bars.
Disposes of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals
properly. Transports garbage containers to dump sites and adheres to recycling
regulations. Sorts and removes trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
Empties and cleans trashcans,
Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and
procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and
takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws require
the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties
that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be
trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel
provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective,
damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager.
Maintains strict compliance with hotel’s Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program
and familiarizes self with current MSDS.
Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.
Other Responsibilities/Supportive Functions:
May perform food preparation functions in the event of staffing shortages or
during peak periods. Helps prepare and deliver plated food for banquets.
May accept and sign for deliveries, ensuring all items indicated are accounted
for, and puts items in correct food storage areas.
Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Operated burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware. Detarnishes
and polishes silver for proper appearance.
Communicates to management any shortages of china, glass, silver, chemicals,
cleaning supplies, service equipment, fuel or other supplies required to complete
daily functions. Reports all breakage to supervisor
Ensures work area is kept clean and organized.