Kitchen Associate - Store #80

Parker Management; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker’s Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Associate to support the kitchen operations team by delivering exceptional customer service while helping with food and beverage preparation and general kitchen housekeeping.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety practices in a fast-paced setting. Applicants should be prepared to work on-site and comply with company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 at time of hire.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in wet floors and loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Assist with food and beverage preparation and general kitchen housekeeping.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
• Communicate inventory or equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Share knowledge and assist in the development of others.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Integrity

Communication

Job 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.
• 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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