Dishwasher or Utility

Marriott International is a leading global hospitality company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences across a diverse portfolio of brands. Among its prestigious properties, JW Marriott represents the luxury segment, encompassing more than 100 elegant hotels located in prime city centers and exclusive resort destinations worldwide. Marriott International prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment, embracing diversity, and offering opportunities for professional growth and development. The company promotes a culture that values the wellbeing of its associates, recognizing that happy employees lead to satisfied guests. JW Marriott, in particular, stands out for its focus on holistic wellness and top-tier service excellence, offering associates comprehensive training, recognition programs, and an empowering workplace culture that encourages personal and career fulfillment.

This full-time, non-management position based in Newark, New Jersey, at the JW Marriott, presents a vital role within the Food and Beverage and Culinary departments. The role entails operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwashers, hand-washing stations, pot scrubbing areas, and trash compactors. Responsibilities include washing and sanitizing kitchen areas, storage rooms, tables, utensils, knives, and equipment to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The position also involves receiving deliveries, properly storing perishable items, rotating stock, and ensuring clean dishware is stored appropriately. Using chemical detergents, disinfectants, and rinse agents in a three-compartment sink system is essential for dishwashing tasks. The job requires inspecting and stacking clean items, resending dirty items for re-cleaning, and applying hot water spray to loosen and remove food residues.

Further duties encompass classifying, soaking, washing, and re-washing cutlery, sorting containers for dirty items, emptying trash bins, maintaining waste disposal areas, and cleaning and mopping assigned departmental areas. The role involves disposing of glassware into designated containers and breaking down cardboard and other recyclable materials for proper recycling. Adherence to company safety policies, reporting accidents or hazardous conditions, completing all required safety training and certifications, and protecting company property are mandatory. Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships to support team goals are necessary. The physical demands include moving, lifting, transporting, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently, along with standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods and frequent bending, twisting, and reaching motions.

Marriott offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $25.60 to $26.95 and provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, wellbeing, and professional growth. This position contributes to upholding JW Marriott's legacy of luxury hospitality and delivering a consistently excellent guest experience by ensuring cleanliness and operational efficiency in the culinary spaces. Joining JW Marriott means becoming part of a dynamic global team where individuals are empowered to perform at their best, pursue their passions, and grow into their best versions within a luxurious and supportive environment.