Kitchen Assistant Hotel Indigo Panama City

The St Joe Company; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Hotel Indigo Panama City, FL to support dishwashing and kitchen operations while following all safety and hygiene standards.

The role involves assisting with food prep, cleaning and sanitizing prep areas, storing items properly, and helping unload deliveries in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment. Prior kitchen or stewarding experience is preferred; a food handler license may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred but not required.
• Food handler license/certification may be acquired after employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook with preparation of meal ingredients (wash, clean, peel, cut, chop).
• Clean and sanitize all food prep areas per hygiene standards.
• Wash and store cooking appliances, utensils, and equipment properly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe walls.
• Assist with unloading and organizing deliveries.
• Transfer ingredients from storage to kitchen as instructed.

Skills

English ability

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hotel Indigo - Panama City, FL 32401, Position Type: Full Time,

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.