Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Job overview

A Dishwasher/Prep Cook is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation.  He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area.  He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Mental requirements:

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

What you will be doing

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Operate the dish-washing equipment to ensure that all china, glass and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Replace all clean china; glass and silver in its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, storing them in the proper location.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Be familiar with all hotel policies.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment as needed.
• Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures.
• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and all other employees.

Benefits

• 1 complementary meal per shift
• A competitive Benefits packet including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Room rate discounts at participant Hotels
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off - Vacation PTO & Holiday/Sick PTO
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance