Kitchen Assistant

The St Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, FL. The role focuses on keeping dishwashing operations clean and compliant with company policies while supporting kitchen activities.

You will assist with ingredient prep, sanitation, equipment care, stocking, and weekly deep cleaning, helping maintain a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen environment. No prior experience required, but preferred; food handler certification can be pursued after

Qualifications

• Read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred
• Food handlers license/certification may be obtained after employment

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal ingredient preparation and handling
• Sanitize all food prep areas to hygiene standards
• Wash and store cooking appliances and utensils
• Maintain clean kitchen floors and walls
• Unload and organize delivered food supplies
• Label and store food in proper coolers
• Assist with weekly deep clean of the area
• Remove trash and support other duties as assigned

Skills

English communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Food handlers’ license/certification

Tools

Meat slicers

Stove tops

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton - Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Job Summary

The role of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing while ensuring the compliance with all company and department policies.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat
• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents
• Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area
• Removing and disposing trash
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not required
• A food handlers’ license/certification (may acquire after employment)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English (preferred)
• Detail-oriented and thorough, consistently performing work to the highest of standards
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations and kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc.
• Knowledge of food and health safety regulations with the ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently
• Ability to solve problems independently

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Ability to handle repetitive motions including chopping, stirring, and other food preparations tasks

Working Conditions

• Indoor
• Exposure to a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Exposure to a very noisy environment
• Exposure to high kitchen temperatures
• Exposure to sharp and dangerous tools/equipment

The 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.