Job Description
Main function: Cleaning, dishwashing in the Kitchen
Reports Directly to: Executive Chef
Main function:
Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools. Also, responsible for washing dishes, china ware, flatware, cutlery, crockery, kitchen vessels, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and detailing equipment, etc. Maintains the kitchen, dishwashing, and back area in an inspection-ready condition by local authority and hotel guidelines.
Reports Directly to: Chief Steward / Executive Chef
Steward / Dishwasher Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, well-maintained, and organized at all times.
- Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times.
- Operate pot-washing machinery and maintain a hygienic working environment by following hygiene regulations and company standards.
- Adhere to all sanitation guidelines.
- Assist the Cooks and Servers as and when necessary.
- Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures.
- Dispose of waste as per the hotel and authority standards and adhere to recycling guidelines.
- Ensure the waste bin area is kept clean and tidy.
- Carry out general cleaning as directed, including sweeping, mopping up, washing up, and emptying rubbish bins and boxes, ensuring placement in the correct containers
- Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures.
- Cleans and maintains floors and walls in the kitchen and dishwashing area by following standard procedures.
- Cleans large equipment as assigned, following established procedures.
- Consistently adheres to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace.
- Knowledge and proficiency to operate industrial dishwashers.
- Ensure all equipment is clean and in good working order.
- Check all chemical levels and inventory.