Culinary Team Member

Eattheordinary; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston is seeking passionate culinary team members. Join a vibrant environment that celebrates local seafood and sustainability. As part of the team, you will receive hands-on training across various kitchen stations, ensuring you develop your culinary skills while working with the finest ingredients. This role offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and mentorship. If you have a great attitude and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your culinary career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dining Discounts

Free Daily Family Meal

Closed for Major Holidays

Qualifications

• Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession.
• Ability to communicate effectively and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Train on all kitchen stations including poissonnier and butchery.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston, SC is interviewing for a range of culinary team positions, including line cooks, atThe Ordinary Seafood & Oyster Hall. Compensation starts at $20+ (BOE). As a member of the culinary team at The Ordinary, you will be educated and trained on all the stations dedicated to service as well as kitchen production. For example: poissonnier, expo, garde marger, raw bar, butchery, pasta making and pastry. Hourly wage increases as you progress through the kitchen.Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate. To apply please reply to this ad with your resume, or stop by The Ordinary at 544 King Street, Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Opened in 2012 by the team behind FIG, The Ordinary was born out of a passion and commitment to celebrate the bounty of our local and regional waterways, and the people tending to them. Recognized as Finalist for Best New Restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation, our menu embraces the nose-to-tail approach to create a dining experience that utilizes every ounce of fish.

What we expect from you: GREAT ATTITUDE
- Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession and hospitality
- Commitment to on-going education and growth
- Strive to exceed the expectations of our guests nightly
- Passion for a community and culture that supports sustainability and a local network of purveyors
- Professional, polished, dependable, and focused
- Ability to communicate effectively, give clear direction, and take feedback
- Self-motivated and highly organized with precise attention to detail
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements
What you can expect from us:
- Independently owned and operated with hands-on approach
- A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
- Stability and strong communication
- A professional and respectful culture surrounded by a talented team.
- Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and community
- Ongoing mentorship to hone your craft and become versed in market-driven seasonal produce and seafood
- Hands on learning with the best ingredients our region has to offer
- Robust training program for butchery and preparation techniques for seafood specific to the Southeast region
- A connection to the coastal foodways of South Carolina
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Overtime opportunities
Accolades:
JBF Best Chef Southeast (2009) - Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant
JBF Best Chef Southeast (2015) - Chef Jason Stanhope, FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Wine Program (2018) - FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Restaurant Finalist (2019 & 2020) - FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Chef Semi-finalist (2017 & 2018) - Chef Mike Lata
JBF Best New Restaurant Finalist (2013) - The Ordinary
Best New Restaurant GQ, Esquire, Bon Appetit (2013) - The Ordinary
Slow Food Legend Award - Chef Mike Lata
Eater National 38 - FIG Restaurant
GoodFood 100 (6 rings) - FIG & The Ordinary

Compensation:

$20 + (BOE)

Perks & Benefits:
- Incentive programs
- Comprehensive benefits plans including health insurance with 50% company contribution, dental, vision and life insurance
- Dining discounts
- Free daily family meal
- Closed for major holidays