Job Description                                            

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. The position also requires using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility. The Steward is responsible to comply with local Health Department standards and safe food handling practices. 

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be responsible and reliable. 
2. Ensure the cleanliness and organization of workspace.
3. Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow associates.
4. Adhere to the Crowne Plaza brand standards.
5. Washes and stores in proper places all dishes, trays, utensils, cups and small equipment for the department.
6. Responsible for setting up and breaking down banquet functions (buffets and receptions).
7. Responsible for taking out trash to the dumpster, sweeping and mopping floors.
8. Aid cooks and chefs in plating up food and running food for buffets.
9. Checks machine to be sure it is operating correctly and reports any defects immediately.
10. Cleans and keeps neat dish room area including detergent storage are and belt line from the dining area.
11. Responsible for washing pots and pans by hand.
12. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
13. Ensure stewarding is on task and help when necessary.
14. All other duties as required.

Competencies

1. Ability to prepare communicate in a thorough manner.
2. Ability to multitask and accomplish a heavy work load in a timely manner while under pressure.
3. Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures.
4. Have the ability to connect with associates in a friendly manner.
5. One should have a sense of urgency.
6. Have the ability to get work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with company standards.
7. Ability to adapt to changes in the work pace.
8. One must be available for the demands of the business including mornings, weekends and holidays.

Education & Experience

1. 0-1 Years steward/dishwashing experience
2. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a hotel kitchen.  This role routinely uses the dish machine, sanitizer sinks, mop, broom, dustpan, cleaning agents, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. One will be subjected to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noises.  Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move from area to area in the kitchen.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with expectation to work necessary business hours to ensure business needs are met during the operation of the Culinary Department. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.