Stewarding Attendant / Dishwasher

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, setting the stage for countless memories.

Wash and sanitize pots, pans and other Kitchen utensils/equipment according to Hotel specifications and standards. Clean and maintain equipment in Dishwashing/ Pot washing/Kitchen/ Cafeteria/ Compactor/ Storage areas.  Set up wares for Banquet functions, retrieve and wash soiled wares, transport supplies and food to Banquet service areas and assist the Kitchen with plating up of Banquet m

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.  Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Set up and organize workstation with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor.  Replenish as needed throughout the shift.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies.
• Fill the pot washing sinks with specified amounts of designated chemicals.  Ensure the temperature level of each cycle is set to standard.
• Organize the breakdown area for drop-off of dirty wares.
• Retrieve soiled pots, pans and utensils from kitchen areas.
• Remove excess food, debris and film from soiled wares before placing them in the washing solution.
• Wash and sanitize soiled wares.
• Allow washed wares to air dry.
• Sort, stack and store cleaned wares in designated areas.
• Change pot wash water/chemicals, as needed, and refill as specified to ensure all wares are properly cleaned.
• Breakdown and clean workstation in accordance with department standards.
• Operate dishwashing machine and wash wares as assigned.
• Fill the dishwashing machine with specified amounts of designated chemicals.  Ensure the temperature level of each cycle is set to standard.
• Position wares in designated racks correctly and send through dishwashing machine only when full.
• Clean only designated wares in the dishwashing machine.
• Remove washed wares from dishwashing machine and allow to air dry.
• Change dishwashing machine water/filters and refill as specified to ensure all wares are properly cleaned.
• Stock kitchen lines with designated cleaned wares, utensils and equipment.
• Fill the burnishing machine with specified amounts of water and designated chemicals.
• Follow the schedule to burnish and paste polish specified silver wares.

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Previous experience as hotel/restaurant dishwasher or in janitorial/cleaning position.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Certification in sanitation.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling.
• Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish.
• Some English, both verbal and non-verbal, preferred.
• Provide legible communication and directions.

What’s in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities