Seasonal Dishwasher/Steward - Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
About the Job
We are looking for a highly motivated Dishwasher/Steward to join the team at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa.
The Steward position supports the restaurant and banquet team by ensuring pots, pans, dishware, drinkware, and utensils are clean, dry, and organized and stored appropriately and according to sanitization requirements. This position is also responsible for supporting the Employee Dining Room (EDR) line cook to ensure dishware, drinkware, and utensils are properly supplied, and dirty items are removed for sanitizing. The Steward is also responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, and sanitary process of the dish-pit.
If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class resort!
Your Role
- Washes all pots, pans, dishware, drinkware, silverware, trays, and all other kitchen and banquet related items and appliances.
- Assures that boxes and trash are removed at the appropriate times from the kitchen and placed in the proper location for removal from property.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including storage areas and equipment.
- Monitor needs and cleanliness in the Employee Dining Room (EDR). Replenishes dishware, drinkware, and utensils are required.
- Ensures glassware, dishware, silverware, pots, pans, etc. meet cleanliness and sanitizing standards.
- Organizes and store all items in their appropriate location.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machines. Report malfunctions to manager.
- Load and unload dishes and utensils to/from dish machine and organize them properly within the dish pit.
- Monitor cleaning and sanitizing standards per Health Department.
- Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
- Ensure all prep stations and equipment are cleaned and sanitized.
- Ensure that all handwashing stations within the kitchen are always stocked with soap and hand towels.
- Ensure that the trash compactor and disposal areas are always clean and free of collateral.
- Ensure that compactor area is pressure washed at least once monthly when the compactor is picked up or as instructed.
- Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
Marginal Functions
- Assist with inventory management and organizing of supplies as needed.
- General side work, including but not limited to cleaning kitchen equipment and cook hoods.
- Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by supervisor or manager on duty.
- Help in other areas of the restaurant, including attending EDR.
Job-Related Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to engage in Frequent Walking, Bending, Balancing, Pushing, Pulling, Carrying up to 50lbs, Gross Motor Skills, Far Vision, Hearing, Reaching, Manual Dexterity, Eye Hand Coordination, Near Vision & Color Recognition; Occasional Crouching, Crawling & Kneeling; Constant Standing
Environmental Factors
Working Inside, Alone, Closely with Others, Excessive Humidity/Dampness, Above Ground; Working with Noise/Vibrations, Chemicals/Detergents/Cleaners; Working around Fumes/Gas/Smoke; Walking on Uneven Surfaces.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0 – 1 years of steward experience in a hospitality or restaurant industry.
- RBS certificate and San Bernardino County Food Handler’s Certificate required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Experience with use of dishwashing chemical use according to health department standards, preferred.
- Ability to effectively manage time to complete job duties in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Must be able to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required.