Employment
Internship Information
GROOMING FOR EVERYONE
Uniforms
Uniforms should be clean and well-pressed at all times.
Uniforms must be worn as designed, without any changes by the individuals wearing them.
Uniforms should be in good repair. If your uniform is ripped, stained, has missing buttons or needs repairs during your shift, notify your supervisor.
Denim clothing in any form is prohibited, including clothing styled after the look of traditional jeans. Jeans are only permitted if approved by department manager for specific tasks.
Staff members wearing pants with belt loops must wear belts and shirttails must be neatly tucked unless the style of the uniform is un-tucked.
Pants must be worn at waist level.
Large belt buckles are not permitted.
Only color-coordinated, logo-free t-shirts are allowed if visible under your uniform.Shoes
Approved, slip-resistant safety shoes must be worn at all times if part of a uniform.
All employees must wear shoes that provide substantial protection to the foot, regardless of whether or not non-slip “safety shoes” are required of a position.
Shoes must be polished and in good repair.
Flip-flops, beach footwear, sandals or crocks are not permitted (except for Recreation Beach Services employees).
Please refer to the Safety Shoe policy.Nametags
Nametags are considered to be part of the uniform and must be worn by every on-duty employee in a visible location on the upper portion of the body.
Nametags may not be decorated and must be clean and in good repair.
If you lose your nametag, replacements can be purchased at the Human Resources Office.
If your nametag becomes damaged or worn, it can be exchanged at no charge for a new one.Personal Hygiene
Personal cleanliness assists in our attitude about ourselves and helps us avoid offending others.
This includes:
Daily bathing or showering and use of deodorant or antiperspirant.
Clean, brushed teeth.
Strong smelling perfumes, powders, colognes or after-shave must be avoided.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn and not visible.
Fingernails and toenails must be neat and clean.Hair
Staff members handling food must confine hair as directed by your department head.
Hair must be neat, clean and cut in a natural style. Extreme styles such as dreadlocks, excessive teasing, spiking or shaving are not permitted.
Hair color should be a natural shade and well-maintained at all times.Miscellaneous
Sunglasses are not permitted, except as approved in certain positions.
The use of pins/buttons, bracelets or clothing that advertises or symbolizes anything other than official company logos or special events sponsored by AIP is not permitted.
We want our guests focused on having a relaxing stay and not world events or causes.
Visible tattoos are not allowed and must be covered with clothing or scar make-up.
No visible body piercing is allowed with the exception of one set of earrings for women on the lower earlobe, no larger than a quarter.
Tongue piercing, rings or plugs are not permitted.
Bandages may not be used to cover tattoos, piercings or plugs.GROOMING STANDARDS FOR WOMEN
Hair
Long hair must not fall forward while performing regular job duties.
Acceptable hair accessories such as barrettes, ribbons and combs must be conservative in style, use and number.
Underarm hair must be covered by sleeves or removed. Legs must be clean-shaven if not covered.Make-Up & Nails
Acceptable:
Foundation, powder and blush that complements skin coloring.
Mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner and lipstick worn in natural shades and applied moderately.
Conservative colors of nail polish are permitted.
Not Acceptable:
Glittered nail polish and nail art are not permitted. All nails must be the same color.
Nails longer than 3/8 inches
Chipped or peeling nailsJewelry
Acceptable:
Small rings, watches and Company service pins
Two rings or bracelets per hand are allowed (wedding sets are considered one ring)
A single necklace is permitted.
Necklaces, bracelets, broaches, pins and rings must be conservative in size and nature.
One earring per ear may be worn on the lower earlobe only and must not exceed the size of a quarter.
Not Acceptable:
Ankle bracelets
Large hoop earrings or those that dangle longer than one inch
Rope or braided material jewelry
Visible toe rings
Visible body piercing (other than ears) is not allowed
Rubber bracelets or any jewelry that signifies a cause
Jewelry that could pose a danger while performing job tasksShoes & Hosiery
Acceptable:
Dress shoes in good business taste including sling back dress pumps, open-toed dress pumps and closed-toed backless shoes with 1/2" - 1 1/2" heel are acceptable.
Dress boots if skirt or slacks cover the top
Hosiery in subdued shades which complement the outfit. Tights are permitted if they are conservative in color, style and are not patterned, textured, etc.
Trouser socks worn with business style pants are acceptable, including women’s trouser socks fashioned after men’s trouser socks.Not Acceptable:
Shoe heels higher than 3”
Sandals or primarily ‘strappy’ shoes, platform shoes, moccasins, western style boots or slippers
Shoes that are open in both the front and the back (no strap), such as “slides”
Brightly colored, shimmer, patterned, textured, seamed, accessorized and/or legging style hosiery.
Tennis shoes unless part of your uniform or approved for specific tasks.Non-Uniform Dress Standards
Where uniforms are not provided, as in offices, professional office attire is required.
Acceptable:
Dress slacks/walking shorts, and short suit sets (hem lengths not shorter than mid-thigh)
Dress Capri pants (ankle or crop length) if they are matched with professional clothing such as a blouse, blazer, jacket or sweater.Not Acceptable:
Mini-skirts (hem lengths shorter than 3” above center of knee)
Strapless tops, midriff tops, spaghetti straps (straps must be at least 3” wide)
Tight tops and blouses with excessively low backs and/or fronts
Stretch pants, stirrup pants, casual shorts, cut offs and denim shorts.GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN
Hair
Acceptable:
The overall style must be balanced proportionally.
Mustaches that do not extend past the corners of the lower lip or grow over the upper lip.
Hair must be neatly tapered on the back and sides, forming a smooth, symmetrical appearance.
Hair must be cut and tapered so that it does not extend beyond or cover the top of a normal shirt collar or cover the eyebrows or any part of the ears.
Hair coloring must be natural in appearance and not extreme.
Men must be clean-shaven daily.Not Acceptable:
Tails and extreme or trendy hair styles are not permitted.
Beards and goatees or ‘soul patches’ (hair below the bottom lip)
Sideburns that extend past the earlobe.
Muttonchops and flares
Hair tucked behind the ears, pinned or tucked under a hat or any other hair/head accessoryJewelry & Nails
Tips of nails must not extend past the finger.
Acceptable:
Small rings (one per hand)
Watches
AIP service pins
One conservative metallic bracelet may be worn.Not Acceptable:
Earrings and visible necklaces
Rope and braided material jewelry
Rubber bracelets or any jewelry that signifies a cause
Nail polish is not permitted.Shoes & Socks
Acceptable:
Visible socks, color-coordinated with your uniform or business attire, must be worn.
Slip resistant safety shoes must be worn in the appropriate areas at all times.Not Acceptable:
Tennis shoes and sandals unless they are part of your uniform.
’Invisible’ socks
SlippersCaps & Hats
Acceptable:
Amelia Island Plantation caps or hats that are part of a uniform.Not Acceptable:
Pins or buttons other than AIP promotional buttons or pins worn on hats.
Non-Amelia Island Plantation capsNon-Uniformed Dress Standards
Where uniforms are not provided, as in offices, professional office attire is required.
Acceptable:
Dress or office-casual attire as determined by supervisor.Not Acceptable:
T-shirts (except logo-free shirts worn under uniform)
Shirts with other company’s logos
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER’S REQUIREMENTS
Following are guidelines from the Food Code of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that all Food Handlers must follow:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Nails
Food employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.Jewelry
Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band (unless further restricted by manager), while preparing food, food employees may not wear watches or jewelry, including medication information jewelry.Aprons
Food employees may wear aprons to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. These should be replaced with clean ones as needed to prevent cross-contamination. Employees should not wipe their hands on them, and should remove them prior to using the restroom or taking out the garbage.
HYGENIC PRACTICES
Hair Restraints
Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, and clothing that covers body hair that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.This does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverage and wrapped or packages foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.