Cook I - The Crossing

BHC; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC is seeking a Cook I for The Crossing in Charleston to join a luxury hospitality team. You will prepare, season, cook, and present dishes per recipes, maintain mise-en-place, and support leadership to ensure timely, high-quality guest experiences.

The role requires teamwork, strong flavor intuition, and commitment to cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with knives and kitchen equipment, plus 4+ years in a kitchen, are essential; Food Handler is required and ServSafe is

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in restaurant or hotel kitchens.
• Food Handler Certification required; ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Proper usage and handling of kitchen machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, and present dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Produce station mis-en-place according to specific recipe and prep list guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure timely and high-quality guest experiences.
• Responsible for teamwork with other stations, inter-station timing and communication.
• Maintain quality, portioning, and presentation standards for all menu items.
• Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of flavor pairings and presentation aesthetics.
• Communicate effectively with team members during service and prep shifts.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
• Ensure all kitchen members uniform, and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards, including HACCP protocols.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all ingredients.
• Uphold BHC’s Daily Intentions, especially those related to Cleanliness, Safety, Ambiance, and Professionalism.

Skills

Knife skills

Education

Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

## Cook I - The CrossingApply: The Cooper: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103312The Cooper culinary team is currently seeking passionate and detail-oriented individual to join us as Cook I at The Crossing, preparing and presenting vibrant food, in a luxury hospitality environment. This role ensures the consistent delivery of flavorful dishes that reflect commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. This role is essential to daily restaurant operations, with a focus on efficiency, respect, and genuine hospitality. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Prepare, season, cook, and present dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.* Produce station mis-en-place according to specific recipe and prep list guidelines.* Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure timely and high-quality guest experiences.* Responsible for teamwork with other stations, inter-station timing and communication.* Maintain quality, portioning, and presentation standards for all menu items.* Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area.* Demonstrate a strong understanding of flavor pairings and presentation aesthetics.* Communicate effectively with team members during service and prep shifts.* Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.* Ensure all kitchen members uniform, and personal appearance are clean and professional.* Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards, including HACCP protocols.* Maintain proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all ingredients.* Uphold BHC’s Daily Intentions, especially those related to Cleanliness, Safety, Ambiance, and Professionalism. **REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:*** 4+ years of experience in restaurant or hotel kitchens.* Food Handler Certification required; ServSafe Certification preferred.* Proficient knife skills.* Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery.* Adapt to varying business volumes, including high demand during peak hours and late-night service.* Demonstrated professionalism, including punctuality, a clean appearance, and a commitment to excellence in every task.* Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.* Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written.* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:* Ability to work at varied temperatures, including freezers and hot kitchen areas.* Must be able to continuously stand for up to 8 hours per shift.* Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.* Ability to hear and speak clearly in a busy kitchen environment.* Must lift, push, and pull up to 70 lbs occasionally.* Manual dexterity for use of knives, tools, and kitchen machinery. *Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.*