Bluebird Kitchen Cook FT

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market in Batesburg-Leesville, SC is hiring a kitchen team member to efficiently prepare assigned menu items following Kj’s and Bluebird Kitchen specifications.

Role emphasizes friendly guest service, teamwork, proper food prep, and maintaining clean, sanitary workstations in a fast-paced environment. Weekly pay, benefits, and retirement options are offered.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality required.
• Ability to actively engage guests and work well with others.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Basic reading and comprehension needed for recipes and directions.
• Strong communication and guest service skills relevant to a food-service setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (vegetables, meats, sauces, etc.).
• Prepare a variety of foods using standard kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipe specifications and Bluebird Kitchen Manager guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation during and after service.
• Stock inventory and ensure quality and food safety standards.
• Provide guest service aligned with company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management staff.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest engagement

Team player

Heavy lifting

Reading/comprehension

Communication skills

Kitchen operations

Age 18+

Mobility (bend/kneel/stand)

Direction following

Job description

To produce all assigned menu items efficiently and consistently while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques of Kj’s and the Bluebird Kitchen.

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits For Now And Your Future

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy, and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• Ensure each item is prepared according to the recipe specifications, documentation, and Bluebird Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment during and after service.
• Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
• Ensure the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of products served.
• Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Floco Foods standards.
• Provide guest service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to actively engage guests.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and take direction from supervision.