Cook (Part-Time) Homewood Suites PCB
About The Position
The Cook prepares menu items, supports daily kitchen operations, and maintains a clean and organized kitchen environment. The role includes assisting with ingredient preparation, monitoring inventory, caring for kitchen equipment, and helping train new team members. Work must follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies and procedures while meeting St. Joe Hospitality standards. The position is based at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, Florida. The work takes place in an indoor kitchen, with exposure to heat, noise, and a fast-paced setting. The role requires standing for the entire shift and frequent walking, bending, lifting, and carrying.
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 lbs.
- Ability to stand for the entire shift.
- Frequent walking, bending, lifting, and carrying.
- Ability to carry 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.
- Assist with ingredient preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping.
- Maintain proper cooking temperatures, times, and techniques to ensure consistency and quality.
- Transfer ingredients and supplies to and from storage areas and coolers, ensuring proper storage, labeling, rotation, and inventory handling to prevent loss or waste.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment, prep areas, utensils, workstations, and storage.
- Perform routine and deep cleaning and sanitation tasks, and remove trash as required.
- Assist with unloading, organizing, and storing food deliveries.
- Maintain 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.
- Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediately.
- Attend scheduled meetings and trainings and contribute suggestions for improvement.
- Help train new team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
