Resort Kitchen Cook – Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

The St Joe Company; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The St Joe Company is seeking a Cook at WaterColor Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This full-time role focuses on preparing menu items per recipes, supporting daily kitchen operations, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

You will assist with ingredient prep, monitor inventory, care for equipment, and help train new team members, all while following safety and sanitation policies to meet local health requirements.

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.
• ServSafe certification is preferred and 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 hospitality standards for safety and sanitation while meeting health regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Knife handling

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary coursework or certification

Job description

The St Joe Company is seeking a Cook at WaterColor Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This full-time role focuses on preparing menu items per recipes, supporting daily kitchen operations, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

You will assist with ingredient prep, monitor inventory, care for equipment, and help train new team members, all while following safety and sanitation policies to meet local health requirements.