Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced Prep, Team-Driven & Growth

kj; Gilbert (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company funded pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market is hiring for a kitchen/prep role to efficiently produce assigned menu items while adhering to Kj’s and Bluebird Kitchen specifications. You will set up workstations, prepare diverse foods, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions to deliver high-quality products.

Join a family-owned store in the Carolinas with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, and grow in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to engage guests.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety basics.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces).
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy, and other items using standard kitchen equipment.
• Process prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• Ensure each item is prepared per recipe specifications and Bluebird Kitchen Manager guidance.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation during and after service.
• Stock inventory according to standards and systems.
• Ensure quality, food safety, and timeliness of products.
• Maintain safety and sanitation per Floco Foods standards.
• Provide guest service consistent with Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure product quality for sale meets standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management staff.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Reading & comprehension

Communication skills

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Physical endurance

Tools

Knives

Electric mixers

Immersion blenders

Food processors

Scales

Job description

Kj’s Market is hiring for a kitchen/prep role to efficiently produce assigned menu items while adhering to Kj’s and Bluebird Kitchen specifications. You will set up workstations, prepare diverse foods, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions to deliver high-quality products.

Join a family-owned store in the Carolinas with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, and grow in a fast-paced culinary environment.