Cook

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A national contract food service company is seeking a Cook for their NPTU location in Goose Creek, SC. The role involves operating the Short-Order Grill Station, ensuring food safety, and supporting kitchen operations during meal periods. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation and cooking, along with strong customer service skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 40lbs and maintaining active engagement throughout shifts. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $17.00 per hour with shifts from Tuesday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a Short-Order Grill Station during meal periods.
• Skills in food preparation duties and cooking according to menu items.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and maintain proper posture.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Short-Order Grill Station during meal periods.
• Assist in kitchen food preparation duties.
• Maintain food safety and handling techniques to code.

Skills

Food safety and handling techniques

Short-order cooking

Customer service

Job description

Description

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is now looking to hire a Cook at our NPTU location in Goose Creek, SC.

• The pay range for this position is $17.00 per hour.
• The shift is 6:00am - 4:00pm.
• The schedule is Tuesday - Friday, with a 7‑day variable rotation as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating the Short‑Order Grill Station during meal periods.
• Assist in the kitchen with food preparation duties and cooking of sides and other items as assigned by Manager.
• Responsible for correct quantities and quality of menu items as assigned by cook.
• Responsible for maintaining proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code (TB MED) and HACCP standards.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining food temperature logs at Grill Station and for items prepared in the kitchen and preparing and maintaining foods at proper internal cooking and holding temperatures.
• Responsible for following and enforcing proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct.
• Must follow direction of the Manager in carrying out duties and procedures as assigned.

During Preparation, Service and After the Meal

• Properly set‑up and stock Grill Station for service by prescribed timeline.
• Operate short order Grill Station during service times properly preparing and serving items on the grill menu.
• Cooking of required meal items according to the daily menu or other required menu items.
• Check temperatures for required ranges, ensuring they are properly cooked to correct internal temperatures and maintained at proper temperatures during the meal service.
• Re‑filling food items as required during service, greeting and care for our customers while working on the service lines (Grill Station) and break down service areas after the meal period ends.

Cleaning Assignment

• Properly clean Grill Station and equipment after each meal period.
• Other daily cleaning duties as assigned by Management.

Other Duties

• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal in the dining facility.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent