Cook Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport Location

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The Cook prepares menu items, supports daily kitchen operations, and maintains a clean, organized kitchen environment. The role includes preparing ingredients, monitoring inventory, caring for kitchen equipment, and helping train new team members. All work must follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies and procedures and meet St. Joe Hospitality standards.

Requirements

Ability to read product labels and communicate basic job-related information.
Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and safe food handling.
Ability to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well as part of a team and follow directions.
Comfort using knives and kitchen equipment safely.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
Ability to maintain professionalism and interact with guests in a friendly manner.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, and carry frequently, including carrying trays of food or supplies.

Nice To Haves

Previous kitchen or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant.
Culinary coursework or certification.
ServSafe certification; it may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and supervisor instructions.
Set up and break down assigned stations and ensure they are ready for service.
Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping as needed.
Maintain appropriate cooking temperatures, times, and techniques to ensure consistency and quality.
Transfer ingredients and supplies to and from storage areas and coolers; store, label, rotate, and handle inventory properly to prevent loss or waste.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, including equipment, prep areas, utensils, workstations, and storage areas.
Perform routine and deep cleaning and sanitation tasks, and remove trash as required.
Assist with unloading, organizing, and storing food deliveries.
Follow St. Joe Hospitality safety and sanitation standards and meet or exceed local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
Maintain general knowledge of guest offerings to answer basic questions when needed.
Immediately report equipment issues, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns.
Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions and contribute suggestions for improvement.
Help train new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.