Hotel Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Training

The St Joe Company; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Cook at The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach, FL to prepare menu items, maintain a clean kitchen, and support daily operations.

You will follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies, assist with ingredient prep, monitor inventory, and help train new team members while upholding St. Joe Hospitality standards.

The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced resort kitchen and a commitment to quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a premium hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read product labels and communicate basic job-related information.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and safe food handling.
• Previous kitchen or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant.
• Culinary coursework or certification.
• ServSafe certification (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• 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 overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment, prep areas, utensils, workstations, and storage.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning and sanitations tasks, and trash removal as required.
• Assist with unloading, organizing, and storing food deliveries.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Read product labels

Kitchen operations

Safe food handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary coursework or certification

ServSafe certification (may be obtained after hire)

Job description

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Cook at The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach, FL to prepare menu items, maintain a clean kitchen, and support daily operations.

You will follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies, assist with ingredient prep, monitor inventory, and help train new team members while upholding St. Joe Hospitality standards.

The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced resort kitchen and a commitment to quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a premium hotel setting.