AM Breakfast & Short‑Order Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen

Lizards Thicket; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Verizon discount

Referral bonus

Discounted meals

Daily pay

Annual reviews

Job summary

Lizard's Thicket in Columbia, SC is seeking a Breakfast Cook / Short-Order Cook for an AM shift. You will prepare traditional breakfast items using grill, oven, waffle iron, toaster and fryers, and work to maintain safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced setting.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work well under pressure while delivering timely meals to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good communication and ability to follow directions.
• Independent worker with sound judgment.
• Flexible, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, well-kept appearance.

Responsibilities

• Report for an 8–10 hour AM shift, typically starting at 5AM.
• Prepare traditional breakfast foods using grill, oven, waffle iron, toaster and fryers.
• Maintain safe, sanitary food-handling practices and proper storage.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and timely service.
• Work in a busy environment and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Good communication

Memorization

Direction-following

Independent worker

Flexibility

Dependability

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Lizard's Thicket in Columbia, SC is seeking a Breakfast Cook / Short-Order Cook for an AM shift. You will prepare traditional breakfast items using grill, oven, waffle iron, toaster and fryers, and work to maintain safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced setting.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work well under pressure while delivering timely meals to customers.