Kitchen Assistant $16/hr at The Pearl

About Us: At The Pearl Hotel, the little details are of greatest importance. From the cocktail greeting at check-in and complimentary valet to the hand-delivered, freshly baked treat at bedtime, each moment is thoughtfully curated to feel like it was crafted especially for you. Framed by a peaked clock tower, pointed turrets, sun-splashed terraces and black-and-white striped awnings, The Pearl Hotel brings timeless luxury and sophistication to a West Indies- style community of cobblestone streets. Just as our name implies, The Pearl is meant to be slowly unpacked and enjoyed, preferably beneath a stunning Gulf Coast sunset with a glass of bubbly in hand.

Located near the ocean in the charming coastal town of South Walton, Florida, off 30A, our Forbes Recommended and AAA-Four-Diamond hotel has been named one of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

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.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• 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 

• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat 

• 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 

• Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area 

• Removing and disposing trash 

• Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents  

• All other duties as assigned  

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: 

• Detail-oriented and thorough 

• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests 

• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards 

• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 

• Knowledge of food and health safety regulations 

• Ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently 

• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations 

• Ability to solve problems independently 

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously 

• Ability to use key kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc. 

• Ability to be frequently standing, bending, kneeling, stooping 

• Must be able to lift 50lbs 

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 reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.