The Role
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen dishware, cookware, food-service equipment, floors, storage areas, dish pits, and waste-disposal areas. Maintains a safe, sanitary, organized kitchen environment; removes trash, cardboard, and grease; follows safety procedures and uses personal protective equipment. The role requires lifting 50–75 pounds, maintaining equipment, breaking down the dish pit after the final shift, attending staff meetings, and supporting chefs with other duties.
Summary Generated by Built In
- The Steward/Dishwasher is responsible for the day to day cleaning duties of the kitchen. The Steward/Dishwasher will strive to create the safest, cleanest, most sanitary and organized environment possible. They will execute their duties in an efficient and effective manner, assuring the overall cleanliness of the kitchen area, dish pit, waste disposal areas, storerooms and all food service related equipment through his/her daily work performance.
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds.
- Execute the daily washing and sanitizing of china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and food service equipment.
- Maintain proper daily floor care as well as all trash, cardboard and grease removal.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and organized kitchen dish pit area and all service items within, keeping all equipment clean and in good, proper working condition.
- Adheres to the Umstead safety policies and procedures, using personal protective equipment and immediately documenting and reporting injuries and/or incidents with management.
- If/when working last shift of the day, properly breaking down the dish pit area.
- Maintain a professional, clean and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Works with a positive attitude and speaks with others using clear and professional language, in line with our Vision and Values.
- Performs other appropriate duties requested by the Sous Chefs and/or Executive Chef.
- Attends departmental staff meetings as scheduled.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Fine dining restaurant
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Skills Required
- Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds
- Availability for eight-hour shifts, holidays, nights, and weekends
- Ability to wash and sanitize china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and food-service equipment
- Ability to maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and organized kitchen and dish-pit areas
- Ability to follow safety policies, use personal protective equipment, and report injuries or incidents
- Professional, clean, and well-groomed appearance
- Clear and professional communication with coworkers
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The Company
What We Do
The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a luxury, lakefront hotel in Cary, North Carolina, offering upscale accommodations, fine dining, and a full-service spa, set on 12 acres of serene woodlands.








