Kitchen Steward - The Westin Nova Scotian

Job Description

The Westin Nova Scotian, in the Halifax Seaport District, offers travellers a relaxing retreat with stunning views of Halifax Harbour as well as a central location to an array of restaurants, nightlife, and attractions.

Our modern, upscale rooms and suites offer luxurious accommodations with contemporary amenities.

We are passionate professional hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality! Our team members are dedicated to providing exceptional personalized service to our guests;

our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do.

We put people first! We take care of our associates who in turn take care of the customers. Our customers are our associates, guests, owners, investors and communities.

Mutual respect is at the heart of every customer exchange.

Steward / dishwasher- The Westin Nova Scotian

A clean and sanitary kitchen it makes you smile and you know just how to keep everything to the high sanitation standards expected of your team.

You make the kitchen shine and understand that spotless be it flatware, dishes, pots, a stove or the actual kitchen itself - is essential as both guests and associates rely on the stewarding department for their continued good health.

You are a Kitchen Steward and in that role you will

Be a Details Person ensuring the cleanliness of all dishware, service ware, cookware, utensils and related, including polishing stainless and silverware as needed.

In this role you will carefully wash by hand and / or safely and skillfully operate the dish machine while keeping your wash area organized.

Understand Clean and Sanitary maintaining the kitchen by keeping all equipment ovens, floors, walls, walk ins, vents, cooking services, trash bins, etc.

clean and sanitary. From time to time you will be asked to do deep cleaning projects to keep all up to standards.

Be a Safety & Security Agent follow your hotel's established safety and security policies & procedures as well as all OSHA guidelines, reporting issues to maintenance and / or security.

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma and / or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts; morning, evening, overnight, weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Previous dishwashing experience required.
• Previous experience in cleaning kitchen equipment preferred.
• Previous janitorial experience preferred.
• Sanitation certification preferred.
• Long hours sometimes required.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS :

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, loading dock area and cafeteria floor according to WHMIS regulations and hotel requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the main kitchen and banquet kitchen floors according to WHMIS regulations and hotel requirements.
• Sanitize kitchen equipment, pots, etc. according to WHMIS regulations and hotel requirements.
• Store clean items in designated areas.
• Arrange kitchen equipment including machines in designated areas after cleaning.
• Set up working areas and utensils as required.
• Stock kitchen, restaurant, banquet and service areas with designated wares, utensils and equipment.
• Report any shortages to the Head Utility Attendant or supervisor.
• Check working conditions of equipment and machinery according to specifications, and notify Head Utility Attendant or supervisor of any damage or misuse of equipment.
• Deliver dirty linen from the kitchen area to the laundry department.
• Transport garbage and recycling items from work area to the compactor and recycling area.
• Assist with the plating of banquet meals.
• Assist with inventory counts of china, glass, silver, and other equipment.
• Establish and maintain good communication, teamwork, and working relationship with fellow employees and departments within the hotel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Details

Wage Scale

16.76-17.26