Dish Steward

Description

Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, giving guests memorable experiences and access to the best restaurants, nightlife, and outdoor recreation in the city. Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we adhere to our guiding principles of People Pleasing People and to always realize our most important assets are our incredible associates.  

POSITION PURPOSE:  To sort, wash, and return dishes and utensils to food operations throughout the hotel.  To maintain a clean and efficient work station.  To expedite clean dishes and utensils to the cook line and other areas of Food & Beverage on an as needed basis. To maintain and clean the equipment in the kitchen including stovetop’s, ovens, fryers, mixers, coolers, etc.           

At the Hyatt Regency Coralville, we offer the following benefits & perks, including, but not limited to: 

·         Competitive and robust Compensation Package

·         Matching 401k & Profit Sharing Options

·         Insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment

·         Flexible schedule and emphasis on work/life balance

·         Multitude of associate discounts for Hyatt and Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties

·         Free Marcus Theaters movie tickets

·         Free & Discounted Meals/Starbucks

·         Free Parking

 As our Dish Steward, you would:

• Properly fill and maintain dish machine according to manufacturer's standards.  Maintain cleanliness standards of machine according to health department guidelines.  Receives scrapes, rinses, and racks dishes and utensils.
• Unload dish machine, stack, store, and return dishes and utensils to proper area of kitchen.
• Empty garbage cans in dish area and throughout kitchen as needed.  Maintain dish area including floors, walls, and counter areas within the prescribed standards of the hotel and health department guidelines.  Sweep and mop floors in dish room, walk-in cooler, freezer and kitchen.  Clean and replace floor mats.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Wipe down counter tops and preparation areas in order to maintain a clean, efficient operation.
• Restocks areas with required supplies
• Handle cleaning chemicals according to prescribed safety standards.  Practice good safety habits with chemicals, wet floors and other slip and fall hazards throughout kitchen.
• Assist with the lifting and moving of food carts, dish storage racks and other kitchen equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Perform basic food preparation when needed, including peeling vegetables and other food prep.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for our next amazing associate, who will have:

•  Ability to tolerate varied working conditions; work area may be humid and wet.  Temperatures sufficient to cause bodily discomfort are possible in dish area.
• Understanding that work involves different areas of kitchen some areas may have high noise levels from machines, conversations, and other background sounds.  Frequent interruptions are likely.  Must be able to change activities quickly.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 75 pounds with the ability to push, pull or transport material weighing 150 pounds through crowded area.  Carry objects weighing 50 pounds for short distances.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.  Fast paced work area with considerable noise and frequent interruptions.  Work area may be confining.
• No prior experience required. 
• Prior hospitality experience preferred.

We will verify through E-Verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.