Steward - PT

at Loews Hotels Inc in Des PlainesRosemont, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Steward - PT
Situated between the energy of Downtown Chicago and the convenience of the nations busiest airport, Loews Chicago OHare Hotel is truly the best of both worlds. Complete with rotating art gallery showcases by local artists, lux amenities and upscale accommodations - our property is truly an OHare Oasis.

Job Specific
Cleans and maintains food and beverage storage/preparation/cooking areas and equipment, ensuring that they are kept at the highest level of sanitation and quality
Maintains proper sanitation of all dishwashing and pot washing areas and equipment
Operates/maintains dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass and silver
Sorts/washes/stores all china, glassware, silverware, service wares, pots, pans, utensils
Operates silver burnishing equipment
Polishes silver serving equipment, silverware and utensils
Operates floor cleaning equipment, maintains resilient floor surfaces
Removes all trash from kitchen areas, operates garbage disposal and trash compactor
Maintains control over food and beverage china, glass, silver, cookware and service equipment inventories
Assists in food service set up of banquet areas prior to function
Performs breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functions
Attends required department meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and events
Other duties as assigned

General
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to understand basic English
Ability to stand, bend and stoop repetitively during eight hour shift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
Knowledge of dishwashing equipment operation, chemicals and chemical feed equipment
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, protected veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law.