Dish Washer-$15/HR- NEW HARRISON S Kitchen

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.

Company Vision & Values

Our team at St. Joe is made up of servant-hearted leaders who are passionate about hospitality and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We value integrity and uphold our company’s standards in providing Southern hospitality at its finest. We believe that excellence is in the details, so we strive to enrich each guest experience by getting things right from the very first time.

Benefits Available

Full time team members are eligible for benefits after 30 days of employment. These Florida Blue benefits include a traditional PPO plan with co-payments, a high deductible PPO plan with a Health Savings Account (H.S.A.), or an HMO (Health Managed Organization). If you select the plan with the H.S.A, the company contributes to your account (prorated based on start date).

There are two dental plans through MetLife; one with traditional coverage and one with orthodontic coverage. Our vision plan is through EyeMed. St. Joe covers the cost of the short-term disability insurance, so you are always covered in the event of an unexpected illness. We cover a percentage of the cost for your long-term disability insurance. We want you to not have financial stress if life throws you a curve.

We know that you do not want to work for the rest of your life and St. Joe is committed to helping you achieve that goal. Our 401K plan is managed through Vanguard and is a safe harbor plan which holds a guarantee of our commitment to matching your contributions. We match 100% of your first 3% of your earnings and 50% of your next 2%.

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 sanitation 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:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
• 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 bone meat, wash, peel and cut vegetables, and prepare a wide range of ingredients

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to frequently chop, dice, peel, slice

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