Catering Prep Cook for High-Impact Events

Good Food Catering; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Food Catering in Charleston is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support our culinary team in preparing high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and other catered events throughout the Charleston area.

The Prep Cook will handle ingredients, follow recipes and production lists, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and assist with event execution at the Historic Rice Mill and off-site locations.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook, line cook, catering, banquet, or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, prep lists, and production instructions.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and chef instructions.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, portion, and prepare vegetables, proteins, fruits, herbs, and other ingredients.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food properly.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food deliveries.
• Monitor product quality and report concerns to culinary leadership.
• Complete assigned prep and production lists accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Prep Cook Experience

Knife Skills

Read Recipes

Food Safety

Time Management

Organization

Dependable

Teamwork

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Good Food Catering in Charleston is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support our culinary team in preparing high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and other catered events throughout the Charleston area.

The Prep Cook will handle ingredients, follow recipes and production lists, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and assist with event execution at the Historic Rice Mill and off-site locations.