Kitchen Assistant

Description

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.