Kitchen Associate - Store #142 - NEW STORE OPENING SOON!

Parker Management; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker’s Kitchen in Columbia, SC is seeking a Kitchen Associate to support kitchen operations and provide friendly customer service while handling food preparation and general housekeeping.

You will work closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation, uphold food safety, and maintain clean, organized work areas. This full-time role offers opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced service environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours) and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
• Promptly communicate any inventory or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

Job description

Job Category: Food Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Locations

Columbia, SC 29209, USA

Description

As a Kitchen Associate at Parker’s Kitchen, you will support the kitchen operations team by providing exceptional customer service while handling food and beverage preparation, along with general kitchen housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

Customer Service:

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
• Promptly communicate any inventory or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

Food Safety and Sanitation:

• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Prepare all made-to-order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to maintain stock conditions at all times.
• Complete cleanliness tasks to ensure all food and beverage service areas are free of any residue, debris, and spills.
• Adhere to the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, ranging from 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to multitask, perform repeated bending, standing and reaching, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in environments with wet floors, temperature fluctuations, and loud noise levels.

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