Hotel Kitchen Prep & Sanitation Associate

The St Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, FL. The role focuses on dishwashing, cleanliness, and assisting with basic meal preparation while following all company policies.

Ideal candidates read and communicate in basic English, maintain a clean and organized work area, and are willing to learn food safety regulations. Prior kitchen experience is a plus, with licensing pursued after employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not required.
• Food handlers’ license/certification may be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook with preparation of ingredients including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping.
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation areas according to hygiene standards.
• Wash and store cooking appliances, utensils and dishes properly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe walls.
• Help unload delivered food supplies and organize food storage.
• Transfer ingredients from storage to kitchen as instructed by the cook.
• Maintain a clean cooler with proper labeling and conduct weekly deep cleaning.
• Remove and dispose of trash and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic English communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Kitchen operations knowledge

Food safety regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Sufficient education and literacy

Food handlers’ license/certification

Job description

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, FL. The role focuses on dishwashing, cleanliness, and assisting with basic meal preparation while following all company policies.

Ideal candidates read and communicate in basic English, maintain a clean and organized work area, and are willing to learn food safety regulations. Prior kitchen experience is a plus, with licensing pursued after employment.