Kitchen Steward

**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.**

**S**teward/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.

**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
- 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.