Kitchen Associate - Store #160 - NEW STORE OPENING SOON!

Parker's Kitchen; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker’s Kitchen in Elgin, SC is seeking a Kitchen Associate to support our kitchen operations by providing friendly customer service and assisting with food and beverage preparation and general housekeeping.

You will work with the team to ensure timely food preparation and service, comply with food safety policies, and help stock and maintain clean, organized work areas. Must be 16+ and able to stand 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
• 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 ensure in-stock conditions.
• Adhere to Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 22, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Elgin, SC 29045, USA
• Food Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: KITCH002851

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
• Promptly communicate any inventory or equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
• 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 ensure in 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 REQUIRMENTS:

• 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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