Steward/Dishwasher

**JOB OVERVIEW:** Adhere to hotel specifications and standards in operating the dishwashing machine to wash designated restaurant and Kitchen wares, clean and maintain equipment and Dishwashing/Kitchen/Cafeteria/ Compactor and Storage areas. Assist in washing pots, pans, and other Kitchen utensils/equipment. Complete other special cleaning projects as assigned. * Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards. * Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended. * Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. * Always maintain positive guest relations. * Resolve guest/associate 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 workstation with designated supplies and equipment, report shortages to supervisor. Replenish as needed throughout the shift. * Check the working condition of 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. * Organize the breakdown area for the drop off 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 that do not belong and place in correct areas. * Transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dumpster; empty and clean containers. Adhere to recycling regulations. * Clean garbage compactor and area as assigned. * Report any damage, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the supervisor. * Adhere to all Health Department, sanitation and safety regulations as required by the hotel. Essential: * Knowledge of job\-related English, both verbal and written. * Ability to: * perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, and follow\-through. * follow directions. * adapt to meet priority changes of workflow or requirements. * operate designated machinery. * satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co\-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner. * maintain regular and punctual attendance. * adhere to Peabody grooming standards. * exemplify Peabody Service Excellence®.