Cook (Kitchen, prep) Laurens

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Eggs Up Grill in Laurens, SC is hiring a Line Cook/Prep Cook to join a fast-paced team. The role covers multiple stations, supports the Kitchen Manager, and emphasizes food safety and timely, high-quality dishes.

Typical hours are 6:00am–2:00pm with full-time and part-time options and a wage range of $14.00–$17.50 per hour. Candidates should be capable, reliable, and maintain a positive, professional attitude during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook or prep cook.
• Familiarity and fluency in kitchen terminology.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, procedures, and equipment.
• Willingness to pursue ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Availability requires regular and ongoing weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Clean up station and kitchen.
• Stock inventory appropriately.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen terminology

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Full-time Part-time $14.00 - $17.50 per hour

Our hours of operation are 6:00am - 2:00pm.

The Line Cook works with a team to provide excellent, delicious, and consistently prepared food in a fast-paced environment. The Line Cook/Prep Cook is able to proficiently cook recipes at each of five stations as well as prep all ingredients. Food safety and ServSafe procedures are of the utmost importance and each Line Cook is very familiar with these regulations. This team member maintains a great attitude during stressful, busy kitchen shifts as well as assisting fellow line cooks and Kitchen Manager as they are able. Great service, great attitude, and great team work are key traits of this employee.

Job activities:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Clean up station and kitchen
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out at high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Complete Temperature Logs and Checklists for daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Participate in all roles in the kitchen as required, including as dishwasher when needed

Requirements

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef/prep cook

Familiarity and fluency in kitchen terminology

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, procedures, and equipment

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Familiar with industry best practices

Willingness to pursue ServSafe certification is a plus

Availability requires regular and ongoing WEEKEND & HOLIDAYS, except Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Company Information

In our Eggs Up Grill DNA, we commit to provide Real Service for Real People – “wholesome and genuine,” “authentic, friendly and genuine hospitality.” Our restaurants are Home to the Whole Neighborhood – warmly welcoming anyone and everyone, ensuring everyone feels right at home. We’d love to make you a part of our family!