Kitchen Assistant Homewood Suites Panama City Beach

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 maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations. You will help with dishwashing, food prep tasks under the Cook’s direction, and ensure hygiene standards are met across the prep areas.

Responsibilities include cleaning, organizing supplies, unloading deliveries, maintaining a clean cooler, and performing a weekly deep clean. This role requires basic English communication and the ability to follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in executing tasks.
• Able to organize work areas and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal ingredient prep (wash, clean, peel, cut).
• Sanitize and clean all food prep areas per hygiene standards.
• Wash and store cooking appliances, utensils, and dishes.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Guest interaction

Education

Food handlers license

Basic literacy

Tools

Meat slicers

Stove tops

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.