What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steward/Dishwasher position at Sorrel River Ranch?
Title: Dishwasher/Steward
Reports to: Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef
Property: Sorrel River Ranch
Date: January 2025
About The Sorrel River Ranch Experience
Sorrel River Ranch aspires to welcome guests and staff into a progressive, authentic community that shares the common passion of living life to its fullest. We’re driven to develop and foster a one-of-a-kind ranch resort experience offering the best quality locally grown food, most unforgettable and enjoyable adventure pursuits, genuine relaxation that restores the mind and body, unique opportunities for bonding with loved ones, and a wealth of experiential education programming with the goal of expanding our collective awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the incredible world we all share.
Position Overview
Dishwasher/Steward primary objective is to maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen by washing kitchen items, equipment, and area; removing trash; maintaining equipment and supplies.
Position Responsibilities
Education/Experience
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the team member so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Reports to: Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef
Property: Sorrel River Ranch
Date: January 2025
About The Sorrel River Ranch Experience
Sorrel River Ranch aspires to welcome guests and staff into a progressive, authentic community that shares the common passion of living life to its fullest. We’re driven to develop and foster a one-of-a-kind ranch resort experience offering the best quality locally grown food, most unforgettable and enjoyable adventure pursuits, genuine relaxation that restores the mind and body, unique opportunities for bonding with loved ones, and a wealth of experiential education programming with the goal of expanding our collective awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the incredible world we all share.
Position Overview
Dishwasher/Steward primary objective is to maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen by washing kitchen items, equipment, and area; removing trash; maintaining equipment and supplies.
Position Responsibilities
- Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
- Load and unload dishwashing machines.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Wash pots, pans, trays, worktables, walls, refrigerators, floors, baseboards.
- Wash specific items by hand (e.g., wooden cutting boards, large pots)
- Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately.
- Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours.
- Maintain cleaning supplies (e.g., detergents) and inform the chef to place orders when necessary.
- Check the washing machines’ operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues.
- Remove garbage and wash bins regularly.
- Sanitize the kitchen area on a nightly basis.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, ability to push and pull carts and equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the team member so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
