Bluebird Kitchen Cook PT

kj; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Company-funded pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market in Batesburg-Leesville is seeking a kitchen team member to efficiently prepare and stock items, following Kj’s and Bluebird Kitchen specifications. You will help with chopping, cutting, sauces, and ensuring items meet recipes and quality standards.

The role requires a friendly, outgoing personality, ability to engage guests, and basic kitchen skills. Must be 18+, able to lift 25 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.
• Process 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.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest engagement

Team collaboration

Lift 25 lbs.

Read and follow directions

Effective communication

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Age 18+

Bend/kneel/stand long

Take direction from supervision

Job description

Overview

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

• 1. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• 2. Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• 3. 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.
• 4. Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• 5. Ensure each item is prepared according to the recipe specifications, documentation, and Bluebird Kitchen Manager.
• 6. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storageequipment during and after service.
• 7. Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
• 8. Ensure the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of products served.
• 9. Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Floco Foods standards.
• 10. Provide guest service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• 11. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
• 12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff.

Qualifications

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