Cook

Tmr-Management-LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prep Cook position at Tmr-Management-LLC involves assembling ingredients and preparing simple dishes for the kitchen under guidance from senior staff. You will handle fresh produce, meat, and condiments, ensuring quality and timing align with service demands.

Candidates should be able to work in a high-paced kitchen, maintain personal hygiene, and follow health and safety regulations. Prior kitchen experience is preferred, with flexibility for late shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful kitchen.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and as part of a team.
• Maintaining personal hygiene in a food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Food handling techniques

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Personal hygiene

Education

High school or vocational training

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.