Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time) Hotel Indigo Panama City

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Panama City, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant supports kitchen operations, primarily by maintaining dishwashing cleanliness and assisting with food preparation. The role includes following company and department policies, food and health safety regulations, and established hygiene standards. The position involves working in a fast-paced, noisy indoor kitchen with high temperatures and sharp or dangerous equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English (preferred).
Detail-oriented and thorough, with the ability to consistently meet high standards.
Ability to remain discreet and respect guests’ privacy.
Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly manner.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of basic kitchen operations and equipment, such as stove tops and meat slicers.
Knowledge of food and health safety regulations and the ability to follow them diligently.
Ability to solve problems independently.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and stoop frequently.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including chopping, stirring, and other food-preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cook with preparing meal ingredients, including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
Clean and sanitize food preparation areas according to established hygiene standards.
Wash and properly store cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe down kitchen walls.
Assist with unloading delivered food supplies.
Organize and correctly store food supplies.
Transfer meal ingredients promptly from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed by the Cook.
Maintain a clean, organized cooler and properly label its contents.
Perform a weekly deep clean to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Remove and dispose of trash.
Perform other duties as assigned.