Cook

Park and Grove; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Park & Grove in Charleston is hiring Line Cooks for both AM and PM shifts. You’ll prep mise en place, run your station to Park & Grove's standard for consistency and presentation, and help keep service tight from open to close.

We value a hands-on cook who takes pride in craft, loves working with local ingredients, and enjoys being part of a close-knit culinary team. Training is available for motivated candidates with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of line cook or kitchen experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of knife skills, mise en place, and core cooking techniques (grill, sauté, griddle, poach, fry).
• Ability to read and execute recipes precisely and consistently under the pressure of service.
• Ability to stand for a full shift, lift up to 50 lbs, and work near hot equipment (grills, fryers, ovens).
• Reliable availability including weekends and holidays; nights required for PM shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prep and set up mise en place ahead of service.
• Run your assigned stations menu items to Park & Grove's standard for consistency and presentation.
• Check and maintain par levels, communicating production progress to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Follow HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards throughout the shift.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked, and properly hand off or close down the kitchen at the end of your shift.
• Work as part of a close-knit culinary team that backs each other up during service.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Mise en place

Recipe execution

Stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

Park & Grove is a seasonal New American restaurant and neighborhood gem near Hampton Park in Charleston, built around local ingredients and classic technique. We're hiring Line Cooks for both our AM and PM lines — prepping mise en place, running your station to spec, and keeping service tight from open to close. This is a hands-on cook role for someone who takes pride in consistency, wants to grow their craft, and enjoys being part of a tight-knit culinary team.What You’ll Need

• 1+ year of line cook or kitchen experience preferred — we're glad to train a motivated candidate with a strong work ethic and a genuine curiosity for food
• Working knowledge of knife skills, mise en place, and core cooking techniques (grill, sauté, griddle, poach, fry)
• Ability to read and execute recipes precisely and consistently under the pressure of service
• Ability to stand for a full shift, lift up to 50 lbs, and work near hot equipment (grills, fryers, ovens) in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Reliable availability including weekends and holidays; nights required for PM shifts

What You’ll Do

• Prep and set up mise en place ahead of service
• Run your assigned stations menu items to Park & Grove's standard for consistency and presentation
• Check and maintain par levels, communicating production progress to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef
• Follow HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards throughout the shift
• Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked, and properly hand off or close down the kitchen at the end of your shift
• Work as part of a close-knit culinary team that backs each other up during service