Steward/Dishwasher

* Preferred candidate identified.

* Supports culinary staff- including but not limited to vegetable and light protein prep. Refills line items as called for.
* Assist with service on stations with direction from Lead / CDC. Light experience required about the nature of each station in venue.
* Assists venue leadership by stocking all dry and paper goods while receiving product orders. Maintains a well-organized inventory.
* Stocks all retail items as received. Soda / Snacks / Chips / Candy ETC. Maintains well organized BOH storage of these items + all Dining Services storage areas.
* Sets up and maintains dish station operation. Wash dishes throughout the day as service dictates. Close dish station each day, thoroughly cleaning, sanitizing. Polishing + other cleaning tasks when required. Special cleaning projects will be assigned as needed.
* Responsible for overall upkeep of dish station operation. Including informing CDC of chemical ordering + maintenance needs.
* Ensure all dishes are free of debris, dry and properly neatly stored in assigned areas at appropriate times.
* Travels to other venues for transportation of product, or as other needs arise.
* Maintain a safe working environment while performing all duties.
* Daily communication with Venue Leadership to receive delegated tasks to ensure venue success.
* Assisting line service staff with wrapping / finishing products or pick up orders during busy service hours.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Understand and act in accordance with the IDEXX Mission and Values statements with a focus on quality and customer service.
* Strong team player with the ability to complete daily goals in a quality focused organization.
* Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a team contributor.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and to problem solve when needs arise, under CDC guidance.
* Good communication skills: reading, listening and speaking. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees.
* Able to use email for employee communications / trainings / etc.
* Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
* Ability to multitask, work on multiple projects simultaneously and keep tasks organized. Time management skills.
* Working knowledge, ability to understand how to safely use appropriate chemicals as required by position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Regularly required to stand + walk for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools. (Repetition)

* Work environment contains hot products, equipment, sharp knives and daily use of detergents + chemicals.
* Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
* Required to be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push/pull carts.
* Regular kitchen environment expected

REQUIRED TRAININGS:

• Knife Skills Training

• Receiving Product + Efficient Stocking (FIFO) with CDC of Venue location.

• Position specific equipment training (dish machine, etc).

• IDEXX Kitchen Safety walk through with CDC of Venue location, Service walk through with Lead (understand venue timing)

• Additional trainings may be required