Utility Steward

Lotte Hotel Americas•Seattle, WA

About The Position

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE is hiring passionate and talented hospitality professionals to join our journey in Seattle and share a great story that pursues love, freedom, and life to move the hearts of our guests. We are seeking professionals who are looking for a place that inspires them, challenges them, and makes them proud of where they work. We invite you to join us today. PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Utility Steward is responsible for Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor. Wash and disinfect kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock. Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas. Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes. Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing. Rack and spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue. Sort, soak, and wash/re-wash silverware. Breakdown dirty bus tubs. Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area. Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments. Dispose of glass in the proper containers. Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent organizational skills.
Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor.
Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
Results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, holidays, AM, PM, overnight and overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality-related kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
Wash and disinfect kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas.
Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes.
Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
Rack and spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
Sort, soak, and wash/re-wash silverware.
Breakdown dirty bus tubs.
Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area.
Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments.
Dispose of glass in the proper containers.
Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.