Cook

The St. Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Cook to support daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food. This role focuses on prepping ingredients, cooking to standardized recipes, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced resort setting.

You will assist with inventory, equipment care, and guest-ready service while upholding St. Joe Hospitality standards and complying with health regulations. Prior kitchen experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but may be obtained after

Qualifications

• Ability to read product labels and communicate basic job-related information.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and safe food handling.
• Culinary coursework or certification.
• ServSafe certification (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and supervisor instructions.
• Set up and break down stations for service and maintain mise en place.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory, labeling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Train and onboard new team members as needed.
• Report equipment issues or safety hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Team player

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Guest service

Education

Culinary coursework or certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job SummaryThe Cook is responsible for 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.Primary Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsPrepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and supervisor instructionsSet up and break down assigned stations and ensure they are ready for serviceAssist with ingredient preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping as neededMaintain proper cooking temperatures, times, and techniques to ensure consistency and qualityTransfer ingredients and supplies to and from storage areas and coolers, ensuring proper storage, labeling, rotations, and inventory handling to prevent loss or wasteMaintain overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including but not limited to equipment, prep areas, utensils, workstations, and storagePreform routine and deep cleaning and sanitations tasks, and trash removal as requiredAssist with unloading, organizing, and storing food deliveriesMaintain St. Joe Hospitality standards for safety and sanitation while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulationsMaintain a general knowledge of guest offerings to answer basic questions when neededReport equipment issues, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediatelyAttend scheduled meetings and trainings and contribute suggestions for improvementPerform other duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceAbility to read product labels and communicate basic job-related informationBasic knowledge of kitchen operations and safe food handlingPrevious kitchen or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurantCulinary coursework or certificationServSafe certification (may be obtained after hire)Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesAbility to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work well as part of a team and follow directionsComfort using knives and kitchen equipment safelyStrong attention to detail and commitment to cleanlinessAbility to maintain professionalism and interact with guests in a friendly mannerAbility to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasksPhysical DemandsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to stand for the entire shiftFrequent walking, bending, lifting, and carryingAbility to carry trays of food or suppliesWorking ConditionsIndoor kitchen environmentExposure to heat, noise, and a fast-paced settingOccasional prolonged visual attentionThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.