Cook

OTO Development; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Travel discounts

Job summary

OTO Development is seeking a Cook to prepare food for the on‑property restaurant, banquets and special functions, delivering high‑quality dishes and accommodating guest requests.

You will keep prep areas clean and safe, rotate stock to minimize waste, assist with ordering supplies, and follow all health, safety and company rules. This position offers a $450 sign‑on bonus paid in installments.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to create a positive working environment among team members.
• Capacity to work under pressure and perform well under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for the restaurant on property, banquets and special functions at a high quality.
• Properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items, including accommodating special guest requests.
• Rotate food in walks‑ins and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.
• Assist, as directed, with ordering necessary food supplies.
• Follow all specifications and properly set up hot and cold line stations.
• Communicate all guest requests to an appropriate person (or supervisor) in a timely and professional manner.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• Practice safe work habits at all times and to avoid injury to self and others.
• Comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including proper handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.
• Perform all other tasks, including cross-training as directed.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Work under pressure

Job description

Sign on Bonus totals $450!!!

$150 after 60 days

$150 after 90 days

$150 after 180 days

We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Cook.

What will you be doing most days?

• Prepare food for the restaurant on property, banquets and special functions and at a high quality
• Properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests
• Rotate food in walks ins and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas
• Assist, as directed, ordering necessary food supplies
• Follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations
• Communicate all guest requests to an appropriate person (or supervisor) in a timely and professional manner
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times
• Practice safe work habits at all times and to avoid injury to self and others
• Comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including proper handling of all relevant equipment and machinery
• Perform all other tasks, including cross-training as directed

What are the requirements for this position?

• You have a thorough knowledge and understanding of restaurant operations that encompasses food and beverage, restaurant and banquet service techniques, as well as, health and safety regulations
• You have the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• You must be able to create and promote a positive working environment among team members
• You must have the capacity to work under pressure and perform well under stressful situations

Physical Requirements For This Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding area.

This property is managed by OTO Development.

About OTO Development

OTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States.

OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.

Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.

Revised 5/8/26