Kitchen Sanitation Specialist

7 days ago


Providence, Rhode Island, United States Highgate Hotels Full time
Job Summary

The Steward is a vital member of our housekeeping team at Highgate Hotels, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchens. As a Steward, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen equipment, dishes, and storage areas, as well as assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster, and utility work areas.
  • Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
  • Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Sweep, mop, and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
  • Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
  • Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
  • Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
  • Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
  • Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
  • Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
  • 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.
  • Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning, and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
  • Follow all sanitation standards.
  • Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
  • Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
  • Flexible and 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.
  • Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
  • Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.


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