Steward

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Steward

DEPARTMENT: Stewarding

REPORTS TO: Manager or Designated Person

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

To provide clean tableware for all dining areas and functions, clean and sanitize all pots and pans used by the kitchen staff, and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable work area for the kitchen and food service staffs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• To satisfactorily perform routine pre-service tasks as directed, including transporting china, glassware, and silver; making sure service plates are hot and ready to be used.
• To attend to food service lines throughout service, including maintaining an adequate supply of clean dishes and utensils; refilling plate warmers as needed; and providing a constant supply of dishes and platters.
• To follow all specifications to properly maintain, presoak, clean, and store all china, glassware, and silverware.
• To tear down dish-washing machine at end of each shift and thoroughly wash baskets, tanks, sprayers, and all parts, in preparation for the next shift.
• To correctly follow all specified procedures to wash, disinfect, and store pots, pans, and fryers.
• To properly ensure all chemicals and equipment are up to par levels.
• To operate equipment safely by using appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and by following all equipment guidelines.
• To satisfactorily perform routine cleaning tasks in the kitchen as directed, including sweeping and mopping; cleaning all machines, sinks, shelves, and working tables; sweeping, cleaning, and mopping inside and out of all walk-in refrigerators and freezers; keeping dumpster area clean and orderly at all times; cleaning dish and food warmers.
• To follow all policies and procedures of JC Resorts LLC.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others, including the safe operation of all power-driven machinery.
• To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION LEVEL: Able to understand English, and to follow simple verbal instructions. Some hospitality/restaurant experience preferred. A valid and current Food Handler’s Card may be required.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Quick Learner. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Courteous and friendly manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors throughout shift in clean, well-lighted work area. Kitchen may be moist, warm, and odorous from cooking foods. Kitchen floors are uneven, and may be slippery from moisture and grease. Works on concrete, tile, and carpeted surfaces. Bi-level structures. Performs work over extensive area of facility. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands and walks short distances throughout shift. Constantly required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over moderate distances. Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 200 lbs. over moderate distances, using appropriate hand trucks and carts. Bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, and lifts to perform routine tasks. Must be able to work under pressure. Frequent use of stairs, daily.

NON-EXEMPT POSITION: Non-exempt employees are subject to the wage and hour laws and entitled to overtime pay. All overtime work by a non-exempt employee must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor, the General Manager, or other designated manager at the property. Non-exempt employees who work overtime without prior approval are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: JC Resorts LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Any requests for a reasonable accommodation must be directed to: Wendy Burke wburke@jcresorts.com

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: The relationship between JC Resorts LLC and the employee is for an unspecified term and is considered “at will.” This means that the terms and conditions of employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties and location of work. No one other than the President of the Company has the authority to make any verbal or written agreement contrary to this provision and any such agreement must be put in writing and signed by the President before it is effective.

JC Resorts LLC reserves the right to modify and update this Position Description as needed

I have read and understand the above-referenced job requirements and have the ability to perform all of the essential duties listed herein. I agree to comply with the Company’s performance standards and understand that I will need to be flexible in order to accommodate the changing needs of the business operation. I further agree to comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and agree to abide with any departmental policies.

I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this job description.

The expected base wage range for this position is: $16.00 to $19.50 per hour. This position may be eligible for additional compensation according to the Company’s policies, as they may be amended from time to time.