Culinary Support

Kiawah River Investment LLC; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

PTO and Vacation plans

Employee development

Job summary

Kiawah River Investment LLC invites applications for a Culinary Support role at the Spring House on Johns Island. This entry-level position supports food prep, dishwashing, and kitchen cleanliness in a clubhouse setting.

Responsibilities include prepared ingredients, stock prep stations, and maintaining sanitation standards while working with kitchen and front-of-house teams. Flexible schedule includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and preparation instructions.
• Ability to safely use knives and food preparation equipment.
• Strong understanding of cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, cutting, portioning, and organizing product.
• Assist with cooking and preparing menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Set up, stock, and maintain prep stations and kitchen supplies.
• Operate dish machine and wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and handled according to food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen equipment, coolers, and storage areas.
• Dry, organize, and properly store clean dishes and equipment.
• Sweep, mop, remove trash, and maintain overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Description

We are looking to hire a creative and enthusiastic culinary support staff member to join our team at the Spring House located in the Kiawah River Community on Johns Island.

The culinary support role is responsible for assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, and ensuring all dishes, cookware, and equipment are properly cleaned and stored. This position plays a vital role in supporting kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, assisting with food production, maintaining sanitation standards, and providing dishwashing support during service periods.

Work Hours: Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, depending on clubhouse events and peak times.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Culinary Support Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, cutting, portioning, and organizing product
• Assist with cooking and preparing menu items according to recipes and specifications
• Set up, stock, and maintain prep stations and kitchen supplies
• Operate dish machine and wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and handled according to food safety standards
• Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen equipment, coolers, and storage areas
• Dry, organize, and properly store clean dishes and equipment
• Sweep, mop, remove trash, and maintain overall kitchen cleanliness
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient operations

Skills, Experience and Education

• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a clubhouse restaurant, or similar venue.
• 2. ServSafe food handler certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, utensils, and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and preparation instructions.
• Ability to safely use knives and food preparation equipment.
• Strong understanding of cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• We offer a benefits package that is stellar, including remarkable health benefits, 401K match, generous PTO and Vacation plans, employee development to name a few. Of course, these are nicely packaged with commensurate compensation.
• Discounted food and beverage items (based on availability)
• Specialized industry training in food and beverage