What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steward position at Booker?
Some reasons people really like working here:
- Full-Time Employee Parking (or a WeGo Public Transit Pass) is picked up by us, in other words FREE (Not for Part-Time or On-Call)
- Uniforms are complimentary, in other words – FREE
- Meals are on us, in other words – FREE
- Car Purchase Discounts
- Computer Purchase Discounts
- Lots of other special discounts for popular products and services
- But the #1 reason people like Westin Nashville is because your efforts are noticed and recognized. There’s a genuine gratefulness and thank you for the work you do.
You know what they say, all work and no play
- Our Associates get Travel Discounts on hotels at nearly 8000 Marriott properties worldwide including rooms and meals
- Discounts on Rental Cars, other popular hotels, and hotel alternatives
- Discounts on tickets to Concerts, Theme Parks, and other Attractions
- But you don’t need to go anywhere to have a great time. We host Associate Recognition events, parties, and potlucks year-round. For you, and your 1.
We don’t forget family
- Most benefits and perks are available to your family as well
- We even have special insurance and discounts for your four-legged family members with cold wet noses
The possibilities - One of the few times you’ll click on a job, only to find a career
Have you ever had a job where you left better than you started? That’s life at Westin Nashville where more than 60% of associates move into second, third, or more roles with us. Where most companies measure performance, we also measure and reward potential. Career Development is not just a buzz word, it’s our way of doing business. And career development doesn’t stop at the door. Millions have found a lifetime of opportunity and growth in the hospitality industry. Who knows, before you know it you are managing your own hotel/restaurant or owning it. Whether you stay with us, or grow beyond us, your leader will be right there with you, cheering you on.
Now, we also know you are more than just the sum of what you do at work. That’s why when it comes to benefits and perks, we think about the whole person, the total you, and offer benefits which are flexible and able to meet your individual needs.
DEI and ESG
- We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It starts with a culture of acceptance and continues with the hard work of going beyond lip service. It includes outreach and education, and most importantly action. You can feel proud to know you are joining a company which understands the importance of its responsibility and the decisions we make have been and will continue to be with the greater environmental and societal impact in mind.
OVERVIEW:
As a Steward, you will perform all related duties to maintain kitchen work areas and keeping restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition. You will clean kitchen equipment, dishware, glassware, cookware and silverware either by hand or through the dishwashing machines. You will be responsible for monitoring kitchen garbage and ensuring that it is organized and placed in the designated areas. You will also assist your team with transferring supplies and equipment, putting away and organizing clean items, putting away and rotating stock and polishing and maintaining all silver. You should be able to handle the physical aspects of the job, too. You will need to be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds without assistance as well as stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas.
Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes.
Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
Rack and spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
Sort, soak, and wash/re-wash silverware.
Breakdown dirty bus tubs.
Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area.
Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments.
Dispose of glass in the proper containers.
Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Comply with quality assurance standards.
Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; wear nametag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy
ADDITIONAL POSITION DUTIES:
Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Executive Steward or Executive Chef.
Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft.
All other duties as assigned.
OTHER:
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled mandatory training sessions and meetings is required.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with policies and procedures for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.