Kitchen Assistant at Scratch Biscuit Kitchen

ST JOE RESORT OPERATIONS LLC; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Santa Rosa Beach, FL seeks a Kitchen Assistant to help maintain the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing area and support the cook with meal prep while following all health and safety policies.

You will clean and sanitize prep areas, store equipment properly, unload deliveries, and help manage the cooler. The role requires basic English, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Food handlers license preferred.
• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred.
• Able to read product labels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal ingredient prep.
• Clean and sanitize food prep areas.
• Wash and store cooking appliances and utensils.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors; wipe walls.
• Unload and organize delivered supplies.
• Maintain a clean, properly labeled cooler.
• Perform a weekly deep cleaning.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic English

Guest interaction

Reading/writing English

Education

Food handlers license

Tools

Stove tops

Meat slicers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job SummaryThe 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 FunctionsAssisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meatProperly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygieneWashing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishesSweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen wallsAssisting with the unloading of delivered food suppliesOrganizing and correctly storing food suppliesPromptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructionsMaintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contentsPerforming a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of areaRemoving and disposing trashAll other duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceSufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needsExperience in kitchen or stewarding preferredProven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not requiredA food handlers’ license/certification (may acquire after employment)Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesAbility to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English (preferred)Detail-oriented and thorough, consistently performing work to the highest of standardsAbility to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guestsAbility to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly wayExcellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneouslyKnowledge 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 diligentlyAbility to solve problems independentlyPhysical DemandsFrequent standing, bending, kneeling, stoopingMust be able to lift 50lbsAbility to handle repetitive motions including chopping, stirring, and other food preparations tasksWorking ConditionsIndoorExposure to a fast-paced kitchen environmentExposure to a very noisy environmentExposure to high kitchen temperaturesExposure to sharp and dangerous tools/equipmentThe 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.