Kitchen Assistant/Cook at Homewood Suites

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Panama City Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Kitchen Assistant & Cook is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing, preparing menu items, supporting daily kitchen operations, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This role includes assisting with ingredient preparation, monitoring inventory levels, caring for kitchen equipment, and help train new team members. The Cook ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies and procedures while meeting St. Joe Hospitality standards.

Requirements

Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred
A food handlers’ license/certification (may acquire after employment)
Previous kitchen or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant
Culinary coursework or certification
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 read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English (preferred)
Detail-oriented and thorough, consistently performing work to the highest of standards
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of basic kitchen operations and kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc.
Knowledge of food and health safety regulations with the ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently
Ability to solve problems independently
Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Ability to handle repetitive motions including chopping, stirring, and other food preparations tasks
Ability to carry trays of food or supplies
Ability to stand for the entire shift
Frequent walking, bending, lifting, and carrying
Indoor
Exposure to a fast-paced kitchen environment
Exposure to a very noisy environment
Exposure to high kitchen temperatures
Exposure to sharp and dangerous tools/equipment

Nice To Haves

Proven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat
Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls
Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies
Organizing and correctly storing food supplies
Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions
Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents
Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area
Removing and disposing trash
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 as needed
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, rotations, and inventory handling to prevent loss or waste
Maintain St. Joe Hospitality standards for safety and sanitation while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
Maintain a 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
All other duties as assigned